How to Pronounce Silk

To pronounce "silk", say SILK — one syllable, IPA /sɪlk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/sɪlk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “silk”

"silk" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bilk and ilk, if that helps it stick.

What does silk mean?

noun

  1. A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

    “The thread made of silk was barely visible.”

  2. A fine, soft cloth woven from silk fibers.

verb

  1. To remove the silk from (corn).

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Words that rhyme with silk

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bilkilkbuttermilkmilke

Related words

setabeardpearflosstissuefiberthreaddress

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silk"?▾

"Silk" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "silk"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silk" is /sɪlk/.

What does "silk" mean?▾

Silk: A fine fiber excreted by the silkworm or other arthropod (such as a spider).

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