How to pronounce silicate
Say it like SIL-uh-kut. Silicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uh
- kut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silicate 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.
- kutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of silicate
American and British speakers say silicate in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪləkət/ in the US and /ˈsɪləkət/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-uh-kut.
What does silicate mean?
- Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates.
Where does silicate come from?
From silicic acid + -ate (“salt or ester”).
Questions about saying silicate
How do you pronounce silicate?
Say SIL-uh-kut. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪləkət/. In British English it is /ˈsɪləkət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silicate?
Silicate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uh · kut.
Do Americans and Brits say silicate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪləkət/ and the British form is /ˈsɪləkət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.