How many syllables in “silicone”?
syllables in "silicone"
Word details
Syllables
3
sil · ico · ne
Letters
8
s · i · l · i · c · o · n · e
Scrabble
10
points
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About the word “silicone”
The word “silicone” contains 3 syllables, divided as sil · ico · ne. It has 8 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "silicone" have?
"silicone" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "silicone" into syllables?
"silicone" is divided into syllables as: sil · ico · ne.
What is the Scrabble score for "silicone"?
The Scrabble score for "silicone" is 10 points.
Using “silicone” in writing
Three-syllable words like "silicone" (sil · ico · ne) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “silicone” is worth 10 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “silicone”
The letters in “silicone” can be rearranged to spell one other word: isocline.