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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable sil
  • 7 letters
Syllables
sil-i-con: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: SIL-i-con.
Pronunciation
/ˈsɪləkən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as sil-icon, sili-con.

Words that rhyme with silicon

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide silicon into syllables?

silicon divides as sil-i-con. sil-i-con: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in silicon?

Silicon has 3 syllables (sil-i-con).

Which syllable is stressed in silicon?

The stressed syllable in silicon is sil. The 1st syllable is stressed: SIL-i-con.

How do you pronounce silicon?

/ˈsɪləkən/ in American English.