How to Pronounce "silhouetted"
word
ˌsɪɫəˈwɛtɪd
sil-uh-WET-id
sˌɪlʊwˈɛtɪd
sil-uh-WET-id
Definition
Describes something shown as a dark shape or outline against a lighter background, without visible details inside the shape.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪɫəˈwɛtɪd
British English
sˌɪlʊwˈɛtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sil-uh-WET-id
UK
sil-uh-WET-id
Listen in Context
The tree was silhouetted against the evening sky.
Her face was silhouetted by the candlelight.
A bird was silhouetted on the windowsill.
They stood silhouetted by the headlights, not moving an inch.