How to Pronounce Siliceous

To pronounce "siliceous", say SIL-ic-eous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

SIL-ic-eous

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💡 Tip for remembering “siliceous”

"siliceous" has 3 syllables: sil-ic-eous. It rhymes with silicious and filaceous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: silicious, cilicious — easy to mix up when writing.

What does siliceous mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.

Words that rhyme with siliceous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

siliciousfilaceousciliciousvolacious

Related words

silicioussilicatesilicasintersilicoticbiosiliceoussilenaceoussulphatic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "siliceous"?▾

"Siliceous" has 3 syllables: sil · ic · eous.

What does "siliceous" mean?▾

Siliceous: Of, relating to, consisting of, or resembling silica or silicates.

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