How to Pronounce Sylvan

To pronounce "sylvan", say SYLVAN — one syllable, IPA /ˈsɪlvən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈsɪlvən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sylvan”

"sylvan" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gilvin, if that helps it stick.

What does sylvan mean?

noun

  1. One who resides in the woods.
  2. A fabled deity of the wood; a faun, a satyr.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the forest, or woodlands.
  2. Residing in a forest or wood.

Synonyms

forestlikeforestygrovy

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Words that rhyme with sylvan

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gilvin

Related words

woodedsilvansylvainsylvaticanthrosylvanselvaticwoodsyforestine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sylvan"?▾

"Sylvan" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "sylvan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sylvan" is /ˈsɪlvən/.

What does "sylvan" mean?▾

Sylvan: One who resides in the woods.

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