How to Pronounce "silo"

word

ˈsaɪɫoʊ

SY-loh

sˈaɪləʊ

SY-loh

Definition

A silo is a tall structure for storing grains or food for animals. The word is also used to describe a separate system or department that does not share information with others.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈsaɪɫoʊ

British English

sˈaɪləʊ

Simplified Pronunciation

SY-loh

Listen in Context

The farmer stores corn in the silo.

The company has a big silo next to the factory.

Wheat is kept dry in the silo all year.

Our marketing and sales teams work in silos and barely talk to each other.