To pronounce "silently", say SIL-ently — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsaɪləntli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈsaɪləntli/
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"silently" has 2 syllables: sil-ently. It rhymes with violently, if that helps it stick.
adverb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Silently" has 2 syllables: sil · ently.
The IPA transcription of "silently" is /ˈsaɪləntli/.
Silently: In a silent manner; making no noise.
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