How to Pronounce Silicate

To pronounce "silicate", say SIL-ic-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “silicate”

"silicate" has 4 syllables: sil-ic-at-e. It rhymes with elucidate and articulate, if that helps it stick.

What does silicate mean?

noun

  1. Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

Words that rhyme with silicate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elucidatearticulatedesolatefacilitateprofligateexplicatedeliberatedelineateruminateinnatecultivatestate

Related words

siliceousdicalciumsilicaperovskitehydrousferrousboroalumino

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silicate"?▾

"Silicate" has 4 syllables: sil · ic · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "silicate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silicate" is /ˈsɪlɪkeɪt/.

What does "silicate" mean?▾

Silicate: Any salt of silica or of one of the silicic acids; any mineral composed of silicates

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