silence

/ˈsaɪləns/

Syllables si·lence

Stress SI-lence

Phonics Breakdown

si

/saɪ/

long i (i-e)

lence

/ləns/

schwa

Meaning

the absence of sound; complete quiet

Sound Reference

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si=/saɪ/(site) + lence=/ləns/(balance)

Example

There was complete silence in the room.