silent

/ˈsaɪlənt/

Syllables si·lent

Stress SI-lent

Phonics Breakdown

si

/saɪ/

long i (i_e)

lent

/lənt/

schwa

Meaning

not making or accompanied by any sound

Sound Reference

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si=/saɪ/(site) + lent=/lənt/(talent)

Example

The room was completely silent.