How to pronounce silenced
Say it like SY-lunst. Silenced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- lunst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silenced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- lunstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of silenced
American and British speakers say silenced in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪlənst/ in the US and /ˈsaɪlənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-lunst.
What does silenced mean?
- simple past and past participle of silence How to pronounce silence
- made silent
- fitted with a silencer
Questions about saying silenced
How do you pronounce silenced?
Say SY-lunst. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪlənst/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪlənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silenced?
Silenced has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · lunst.
Do Americans and Brits say silenced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪlənst/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪlənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.