How to Pronounce Silo

To pronounce "silo", say SIL-o — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪloʊ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈsaɪloʊ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “silo”

"silo" has 2 syllables: sil-o. It rhymes with high-low and demilo, if that helps it stick.

What does silo mean?

noun

  1. A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.
  2. From the shape, a building used for the storage of grain.

verb

  1. To store in a silo.

Synonyms

grain elevatorgranaryensile

Words that rhyme with silo

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

high-lowdemilo

Related words

granarybindecktankbridgebulkheadgmpterminal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silo"?▾

"Silo" has 2 syllables: sil · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "silo"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silo" is /ˈsaɪloʊ/.

What does "silo" mean?▾

Silo: A vertical building, usually cylindrical, used for the production of silage.

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