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silence

How many syllables in silence?

  2 syllables

Divide silence into syllables:   si-lence
Stressed syllable in silence:   si-lence
How to pronounce silence:   sahy-luns
How to say silence:

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Synonyms for silence


1 syllable
  • gag
  • lull
  • peace
  • hush
  • pause
2 syllables
  • letup
  • muzzle
  • stillness
  • muffle
  • quiet
3 syllables
4 syllables
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