How to pronounce ultrasilent
Say it like UHL-truh-sy-lunt. Ultrasilent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- truh
- sy
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultrasilent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ultrasilent
American and British speakers say ultrasilent in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltrəˌsaɪlənt/ in the US and /ˈʌltrəˌsaɪlənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-truh-sy-lunt.
What does ultrasilent mean?
- Exceptionally silent; of utmost silence.
Where does ultrasilent come from?
From ultra- + silent.
Questions about saying ultrasilent
How do you pronounce ultrasilent?
Say UHL-truh-sy-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltrəˌsaɪlənt/. In British English it is /ˈʌltrəˌsaɪlənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultrasilent?
Ultrasilent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · truh · sy · lunt.
Do Americans and Brits say ultrasilent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltrəˌsaɪlənt/ and the British form is /ˈʌltrəˌsaɪlənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.