How to Pronounce "silenced"
word
ˈsaɪɫənst
SY-luhnst
sˈaɪlənst
SY-luhnst
Definition
Stopped from making noise or expressing opinions; made quiet. It can refer to someone who is not allowed to speak or to a sound that has been turned off.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪɫənst
British English
sˈaɪlənst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SY-luhnst
UK
SY-luhnst
Listen in Context
The noisy alarm was silenced immediately.
The crowd was silenced by the news.
She felt silenced during the meeting.
He raised his hand, but the teacher silenced him before he could speak.