How to pronounce silvern
Say it like SIL-vern. Silvern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL).
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- SIL
- vern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Silvern 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.
- vernKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of silvern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SIL-vun.
What does silvern mean?
- Made of silver; resembling or characteristic of silver; silvery.
Where does silvern come from?
From Middle English sylveren, selverne, from Old English seolfren, from Proto-Germanic *silubrīnaz (“made of silver”); equivalent to silver + -(e)n.
Questions about saying silvern
How do you pronounce silvern?
Say SIL-vern. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɪlvɚn/. In British English it is /ˈsɪlvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in silvern?
Silvern has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SIL). Broken into parts: SIL · vern.
Is silvern 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 /ˈsɪlvən/ (SIL-vun).