How to Pronounce "silhouettes"
word
ˌsɪɫəˈwɛts
sil-uh-WETS
sˌɪlʊwˈɛts
sil-uh-WETS
Definition
Silhouettes are dark shapes or outlines of someone or something seen against a lighter background, where you only see the outline and not the details.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪɫəˈwɛts
British English
sˌɪlʊwˈɛts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sil-uh-WETS
UK
sil-uh-WETS
Listen in Context
We saw the silhouettes of birds flying against the sunset.
The artist drew silhouettes of people's faces.
The trees looked like dark silhouettes at night.
Her curtain showed the silhouettes of people dancing inside the house.