To pronounce "silex", say SIL-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪlɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsaɪlɛks/
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"silex" has 2 syllables: sil-ex. It rhymes with acrylics and proctorsilex, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Silex" has 2 syllables: sil · ex.
The IPA transcription of "silex" is /ˈsaɪlɛks/.
Silex: Flint.
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