How to pronounce silicates
Say it like SIL-uh-kuts. Silicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uh
- kuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silicates 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.
- kutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of silicates
American and British speakers say silicates in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪləkəts/ in the US and /ˈsɪləkəts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-uh-kuts.
What does silicates mean?
- plural of silicate How to pronounce silicate
Questions about saying silicates
How do you pronounce silicates?
Say SIL-uh-kuts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪləkəts/. In British English it is /ˈsɪləkəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silicates?
Silicates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uh · kuts.
Do Americans and Brits say silicates the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪləkəts/ and the British form is /ˈsɪləkəts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.