How to pronounce silicones
Say it like SIL-uh-kohnz. Silicones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- uh
- kohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silicones 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.
- kohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of silicones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SIL-uh-kohnz.
What does silicones mean?
- plural of silicone How to pronounce silicone
- Breasts that have been enhanced or reconstructed with silicone breast implants.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of silicone How to pronounce silicone
Questions about saying silicones
How do you pronounce silicones?
Say SIL-uh-kohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪləˌkoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈsɪləˌkəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silicones?
Silicones has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · uh · kohnz.
Is silicones pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsɪləˌkəʊnz/ (SIL-uh-kohnz).