How to pronounce silo
Say it like SY-loh. Silo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- loh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of silo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-loh.
What does silo mean?
- A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
- From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.
- An underground bunker used to hold missiles which may be launched.
- To store in a silo.
- To separate; to isolate.
Where does silo come from?
From Spanish silo, of unclear origin.
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Words that rhyme with silo
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Questions about saying silo
How do you pronounce silo?
Say SY-loh. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪloʊ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪləʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silo?
Silo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · loh.
Is silo 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 /ˈsaɪləʊ/ (SY-loh).