How to Pronounce "silhouette"
word
ˌsɪɫəˈwɛt
sil-uh-WET
sˌɪlʊwˈɛt
sil-oo-ET
Definition
A silhouette is the dark shape or outline of a person or object visible against a lighter background, often with no details inside the shape.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌsɪɫəˈwɛt
British English
sˌɪlʊwˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
sil-uh-WET
UK
sil-oo-ET
Listen in Context
I drew the silhouette of a tree against the sunset.
Her silhouette stood out on the hilltop.
I recognized him only by his silhouette.
The city's silhouette looked beautiful at night with all the lights on.