How to Pronounce "silence is golden"
expression
SY-lens iz GOHL-duhn
SY-lens iz GOHL-duhn
Definition
This expression means that it is often better to stay quiet than to speak, especially in difficult situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪɫəns/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈɡoʊɫdən
British English
sˈaɪləns/ /ˈɪz/ /ɡˈəʊldən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-lens iz GOHL-duhn
UK
SY-lens iz GOHL-duhn
Listen in Context
My teacher says silence is golden during exams.
Sometimes, silence is golden when friends argue.
My mom reminded me that silence is golden.
He wanted to explain, but decided silence is golden and kept quiet.