How to Pronounce Silicates

To pronounce "silicates", say SIL-ic-at-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SIL-ic-at-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “silicates”

"silicates" has 4 syllables: sil-ic-at-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does silicates mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with silicates

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facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

aluminosiliceoussilicasiliciummineralssilicificationsilicicsilicious

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silicates"?▾

"Silicates" has 4 syllables: sil · ic · at · es.

What does "silicates" mean?▾

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

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