How to pronounce siliceous
Say it like sih-LISH-us. Siliceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH).
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- sih
- LISH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Siliceous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of siliceous
American and British speakers say siliceous in essentially the same way: /sɪˈlɪʃəs/ in the US and /sɪˈlɪʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sih-LISH-us.
What does siliceous mean?
- Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.
- Comprised of biogenic silicate minerals. Contrasted with the inorganic term siliciclastic.
Words that rhyme with siliceous
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Questions about saying siliceous
How do you pronounce siliceous?
Say sih-LISH-us. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈlɪʃəs/. In British English it is /sɪˈlɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in siliceous?
Siliceous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LISH). Broken into parts: sih · LISH · us.
Do Americans and Brits say siliceous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɪˈlɪʃəs/ and the British form is /sɪˈlɪʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.