silhouette
nounHow many syllables in silhouette?
There are 3 syllables in the word silhouette.How to pronounce silhouette:
Definition of silhouette:
- silhouette (noun):
- an outline of a solid object (as cast by its shadow).
- the outline of a dark shape seen against a light background
- a likeness cut from dark material and mounted on a light ground or one sketched in outline and solidly colored in
Synonyms for silhouette:
contour
figure
outline
shape
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Syllable Fun Fact
Words like 'Wednesday' and 'February' often have their middle syllables reduced or dropped in casual speech, showing syllable elision.
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