How to Pronounce Silent

To pronounce "silent", say SIL-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪlənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsaɪlənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “silent”

"silent" has 2 syllables: sil-ent. It rhymes with violent, if that helps it stick.

What does silent mean?

noun

  1. That which is silent; a time of silence.
  2. A silent movie

adjective

  1. Free from sound or noise; absolutely still; perfectly quiet.
  2. Not speaking; indisposed to talk; speechless; mute; taciturn; not loquacious; not talkative.

Synonyms

quietconcealedinvisibleoccludeddormantstillmutequiescent

Words that rhyme with silent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

violent

Related words

quietstillmutetacitinaudibleuncommunicativedumbinarticulate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silent"?▾

"Silent" has 2 syllables: sil · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "silent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silent" is /ˈsaɪlənt/.

What does "silent" mean?▾

Silent: That which is silent; a time of silence.

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