How to pronounce silencer
Say it like SY-lun-sur. Silencer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- lun
- sur
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silencer 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.
- lunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- surGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of silencer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SY-lun-sur.
What does silencer mean?
- An attachment to a gun that reduces the sound it emits.
- The muffler of an internal combustion engine.
- Any of various devices to silence the humming noise of telegraph wires.
Where does silencer come from?
From silence + -er.
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Questions about saying silencer
How do you pronounce silencer?
Say SY-lun-sur. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪlənˌsɝ/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪlənˌsɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silencer?
Silencer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · lun · sur.
Is silencer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈsaɪlənˌsɜː/ (SY-lun-sur).