How to pronounce silica
Say it like SIL-uh-kuh. Silica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uh
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of silica
American and British speakers say silica in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪləkə/ in the US and /ˈsɪlɪkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-ih-kuh.
What does silica mean?
- Silicon dioxide.
- Any of the silica group of the silicate minerals.
Where does silica come from?
From New Latin silica, from Latin silex (“hard stone, flint”), on model of alumina, soda.
Questions about saying silica
How do you pronounce silica?
Say SIL-uh-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪləkə/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlɪkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silica?
Silica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uh · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say silica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪləkə/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlɪkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.