How to Pronounce "suffer in silence"
expression
SUH-fur in SY-lens
SUF-uh in SY-lens
Definition
To experience pain, problems, or difficulties without telling anyone or asking for help.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəfɝ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈsaɪɫəns
British English
sˈʌfɐ/ /ˈɪn/ /sˈaɪləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-fur in SY-lens
UK
SUF-uh in SY-lens
Listen in Context
Many people suffer in silence instead of asking for help.
It's not good to suffer in silence when you feel sad.
He used to suffer in silence, but now he talks about his problems.
Don’t suffer in silence—let someone help you.