How to pronounce silhouettes
Say it like sil-uh-WETS. Silhouettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WETS).
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- sil
- uh
- WETS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silhouettes 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.
- WETSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of silhouettes
American and British speakers say silhouettes in essentially the same way: /ˌsɪləˈwɛts/ in the US and /ˌsɪləˈwɛts/ in the UK.
British respelling: sil-uh-WETS.
What does silhouettes mean?
- plural of silhouette How to pronounce silhouette
- third-person singular simple present indicative of silhouette How to pronounce silhouette
Words that rhyme with silhouettes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of silhouettes.
Questions about saying silhouettes
How do you pronounce silhouettes?
Say sil-uh-WETS. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪləˈwɛts/. In British English it is /ˌsɪləˈwɛts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silhouettes?
Silhouettes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WETS). Broken into parts: sil · uh · WETS.
Do Americans and Brits say silhouettes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsɪləˈwɛts/ and the British form is /ˌsɪləˈwɛts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.