How to pronounce silken
Say it like SIL-kun. Silken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silken 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.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of silken
American and British speakers say silken in essentially the same way: /ˈsɪlkən/ in the US and /ˈsɪlkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: SIL-kun.
What does silken mean?
- Made of silk.“a silken veil”
- Having a smooth, soft, or light texture.
- Suave.
- To render silken or silklike.
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Questions about saying silken
How do you pronounce silken?
Say SIL-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlkən/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silken?
Silken has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say silken the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɪlkən/ and the British form is /ˈsɪlkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.