How do you pronounce "silicates"?

In American English: /ˈsɪləkəts/ (SIL-uhk-uhts). In British English: /sˈɪlɪkˌeɪts/ (S-il-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪləkəts/ (SIL-uhk-uhts). In Australian English: /sˈɪlɪkˌeɪts/ (S-il-ik).

Is "silicates" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪləkəts/ (SIL-uhk-uhts), while in British English it's /sˈɪlɪkˌeɪts/ (S-il-ik).

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silicates

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/ˈsɪləkəts/

SIL-uhk-uhts

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sɪlsil·əki·ətscates

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