How do you pronounce "silicone"?

In American English: /ˈsɪləˌkoʊn/ (SIL-uh-kohn). In British English: /sˈɪlɪkˌəʊn/ (S-il-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪləˌkoʊn/ (SIL-uh-kohn). In Australian English: /sˈɪlɪkˌəʊn/ (S-il-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪləˌkoʊn/ (SIL-uh-kohn), while in British English it's /sˈɪlɪkˌəʊn/ (S-il-ik).

How to Pronounce "silicone"

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silicone

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/ˈsɪləˌkoʊn/

SIL-uh-kohn

Syllable Breakdown

sɪlsil·əi·koʊncone

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