How to Pronounce "silenced"

word

ˈsaɪɫənst

SY-luhnst

sˈaɪlənst

SY-luhnst

Definition

Stopped from making noise or expressing opinions; made quiet. It can refer to someone who is not allowed to speak or to a sound that has been turned off.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈsaɪɫənst

British English

sˈaɪlənst

Simplified Pronunciation

SY-luhnst

Listen in Context

The noisy alarm was silenced immediately.

The crowd was silenced by the news.

She felt silenced during the meeting.

He raised his hand, but the teacher silenced him before he could speak.