How to pronounce silflay
Say it like SIL-flay. Silflay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- flay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silflay pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- flayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of silflay
American and British speakers say silflay in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlfleɪ/ in the US and /ˈsɪlfleɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-flay.
What does silflay mean?
- The act of eating outdoors.
Where does silflay come from?
Borrowed from Lapine silflay, coined by Richard Adams in Watership Down as part of the fictional language Lapine, which in the story is spoken by rabbits.
Questions about saying silflay
How do you pronounce silflay?
Say SIL-flay. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlfleɪ/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlfleɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silflay?
Silflay has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · flay.
Do Americans and Brits say silflay the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlfleɪ/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlfleɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.