how to pronounce silencieux

/si.lɑ̃.sjø/

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silencieux is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of silencieux in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… procédure peut-il rester silencieux et …”

meanings of silencieux

adjective:

Quiet (with little sound).
Silent (without sound).
Quiet (not speaking).

noun:

Synonym of pot d'échappement (“exhaust pipe").
Silencer, suppressor (for a gun).
Muffler.

silencieux frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word silencieux occurs in french on average 12 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.