How do you pronounce "silicon"?

In American English: /ˈsɪləkən/ (SIL-uhk-uhn). In British English: /sˈɪlɪkən/ (S-il-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪləkən/ (SIL-uhk-uhn). In Australian English: /sˈɪlɪkən/ (S-il-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪləkən/ (SIL-uhk-uhn), while in British English it's /sˈɪlɪkən/ (S-il-ik).

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silicon

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/ˈsɪləkən/

SIL-uhk-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

sɪlsil·əki·əncon

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