How to pronounce silos
Say it like SY-lohz. Silos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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US American/ˈsaɪˌloʊz/SY-lohz
UK British/ˈsaɪˌləʊz/SY-lohz
- SY
- lohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silos 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.
- lohzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of silos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SY-lohz.
What does silos mean?
noun
- plural of silo How to pronounce silo
- third-person singular simple present indicative of silo How to pronounce silo
Questions about saying silos
How do you pronounce silos?
Say SY-lohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪˌloʊz/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪˌləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silos?
Silos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · lohz.
Is silos 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 /ˈsaɪˌləʊz/ (SY-lohz).