How to Pronounce "silent killer"
expression
ˈsaɪɫənt/ /ˈkɪɫɝ
SY-lent KIL-ur
sˈaɪlənt/ /kˈɪlɐ
SY-lent KIL-uh
Definition
A 'silent killer' is something dangerous that causes harm or death without obvious warning signs, such as diseases or risks that are not easily detected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪɫənt/ /ˈkɪɫɝ
British English
sˈaɪlənt/ /kˈɪlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-lent KIL-ur
UK
SY-lent KIL-uh
Listen in Context
High blood pressure is often called a silent killer.
Carbon monoxide can be a silent killer in homes.
Some diseases are known as a silent killer because they show no early symptoms.
They call diabetes the silent killer since many people don't realize they have it.