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Old 14-Jun-2008, 01:44
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Silhouette???
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Old 14-Jun-2008, 02:06
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How do you readsay this word?
Silhouette???
sill - oo - et [as in bet]
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Old 14-Jun-2008, 03:03
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My dictionary says it without oo in the middle. Any way thanks a bunch.
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My dictionary says it without oo in the middle. Any way thanks a bunch.
Some use "oo," some use "o."

What does your dictionary say?
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My dictionary says it without oo in the middle. Any way thanks a bunch.
So does it suggest "sill - wet"?

The word is a French name, and usually needs the "oo". It is broken into "sil/houette"
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How do you read this word?




Silhouette???
Try also,


[sɪl'lo'wɜt]

sill - low - wet
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