How to Pronounce Silicone

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

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8

Letters

/ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “silicone”

"silicone" has 4 syllables: sil-ic-on-e. It rhymes with moan and groan, if that helps it stick.

What does silicone mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes), that have a wide range of thermal stability and extreme water repellence, used in a very wide range of industrial applications, and in prosthetic replacements for body parts.

Words that rhyme with silicone

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silicone"?▾

"Silicone" has 4 syllables: sil · ic · on · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "silicone"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silicone" is /ˈsɪlɪkəʊn/.

What does "silicone" mean?▾

Silicone: Any of a class of inert, semi-inorganic polymeric compounds (polysiloxanes), that have a wide range of thermal stability and extreme water repellence, used in a very wide range of industrial applications, and in prosthetic replacements for body parts.

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