How to Pronounce silicon
ˈsɪlɪkən
SIL-ih-kun → /ˈsɪlɪkən/
Correct SIL-ih-kun → /ˈsɪlɪkən/
Common Mistakes
sil-ih-CONESILL-i-con
silicon ˈsɪlɪkən
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Origin & Etymology
Chemical element Si. Silicon Valley (not Silicone Valley!).
Tips for Non-Native Speakers
For Chinese Speakers 中文
silicon（硅）≠ silicone（硅胶），末尾是 /kən/ 不是 /koʊn/
For Japanese Speakers 日本語
silicon（ケイ素）≠ silicone（シリコーン）
For Korean Speakers 한국어
silicon(규소) ≠ silicone(실리콘)
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