How to Pronounce "silicon"
word
/ˈsɪɫəkən/
SIL-uh-kuhn
/sˈɪlɪkən/
SIL-i-kuhn
Definition
A chemical element often used in electronics and computer chips because it conducts electricity, but not as well as metals. It also appears in sand and rocks.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈsɪɫəkən/
British English
/sˈɪlɪkən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-uh-kuhn
UK
SIL-i-kuhn
Listen in Context
Silicon is used to make computer chips.
Sand contains a lot of silicon.
Scientists study silicon to improve electronics.
All our smartphones depend on silicon chips to work.