How to pronounce silique
Say it like SIL-ik. Silique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silique 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of silique
American and British speakers say silique in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlɪk/ in the US and /ˈsɪlɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-ik.
What does silique mean?
- A long dry fruit (seed capsule), length more than twice the width, typical to cruciferous plants and consisting of two fused carpels that separate when ripe.
Where does silique come from?
From French silique, from Latin siliqua (“a pod or husk, a very small weight or measure”).
Words that rhyme with silique
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of silique.
Questions about saying silique
How do you pronounce silique?
Say SIL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlɪk/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silique?
Silique has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say silique the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlɪk/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.