How to pronounce silhouetted
Say it like sil-uh-WET-id. Silhouetted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WET).
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- sil
- uh
- WET
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silhouetted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- silGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of silhouetted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sil-uh-WET-id.
What does silhouetted mean?
- simple past and past participle of silhouette How to pronounce silhouette
Words that rhyme with silhouetted
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Questions about saying silhouetted
How do you pronounce silhouetted?
Say sil-uh-WET-id. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪləˈwɛtɪd/. In British English it is /ˌsɪləˈwɛtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silhouetted?
Silhouetted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WET). Broken into parts: sil · uh · WET · id.
Is silhouetted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌsɪləˈwɛtɪd/ (sil-uh-WET-id).