How to Pronounce Silver

To pronounce "silver", say SILV-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsɪl.və/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈsɪl.və/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “silver”

"silver" has 2 syllables: silv-er. It rhymes with quicksilver and quiksilver, if that helps it stick.

What does silver mean?

noun

  1. A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag.
  2. (collectively) Coins made from silver or any similar white metal.

verb

  1. To acquire a silvery colour.
  2. To cover with silver, or with a silvery metal.

    “to silver a pin;  to silver a glass mirror plate with an amalgam of tin and mercury”

adjective

  1. Made from silver.
  2. Made from another white metal.

Synonyms

silverwareargyr-E174food colouringsilverysilvern

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Words that rhyme with silver

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quicksilverquiksilver

Related words

argentmetalsilverishsilverymetallicsilvernachromaticflatware

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "silver"?▾

"Silver" has 2 syllables: silv · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "silver"?▾

The IPA transcription of "silver" is /ˈsɪl.və/.

What does "silver" mean?▾

Silver: A lustrous, white, metallic element, atomic number 47, atomic weight 107.87, symbol Ag.

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