How to Pronounce "silicate"
word
ˈsɪɫəˌkeɪt/, /ˈsɪɫəkət
SIL-uh-kayt
sˈɪlɪkˌeɪt
SIL-ih-kayt
Definition
A silicate is a compound made of silicon, oxygen, and one or more metals, often found in rocks, soils, and many minerals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪɫəˌkeɪt/, /ˈsɪɫəkət
British English
sˈɪlɪkˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-uh-kayt
UK
SIL-ih-kayt
Listen in Context
Quartz is a common silicate mineral.
Scientists study silicate rocks to learn about Earth.
Many window glasses are made from silicate materials.
The desert is full of silicate sands that sparkle in the sunlight.