How to Pronounce Silicon

To pronounce "silicon", say SIL-ic-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪləkɑn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈsɪləkɑn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “silicon”

"silicon" has 3 syllables: sil-ic-on. It rhymes with gillikin and millican, if that helps it stick.

What does silicon mean?

noun

  1. A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Synonyms

siliciumsilicum

Words that rhyme with silicon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gillikinmillicanmillikanmillikenmillikin

Related words

sisilicasiliconemulticrystallinevalleysealantbreastchip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silicon"?▾

"Silicon" has 3 syllables: sil · ic · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "silicon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silicon" is /ˈsɪləkɑn/.

What does "silicon" mean?▾

Silicon: A nonmetallic element (symbol Si) with an atomic number of 14 and atomic weight of 28.0855.

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