How to Pronounce "silken"
word
ˈsɪɫkən
SIL-kun
sˈɪlkən
SIL-kun
Definition
Made of silk or having a smooth, soft, and shiny quality like silk. Often used to describe textures, fabrics, or even voices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɪɫkən
British English
sˈɪlkən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SIL-kun
UK
SIL-kun
Listen in Context
She wore a silken dress to the party.
The cat had silken fur.
They admired the silken thread in the artwork.
Her voice had a silken smoothness that calmed everyone.