how to pronounce silex

/si.lɛks/

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silex is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of silex in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… pointes de flèches en silex on met …”

meanings of silex

noun:

Flint.

silex frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word silex occurs in french on average 1.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.