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How to pronounce silken

“silken” pronunciation in American English

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“silken” in real sentences

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  1. There's just something almost like silken and velvety.

    First We Feast

  2. However, it's a silken tent, which makes it useless.

    The 92nd Street Y

  3. "Whether we're based on carbon or on silken makes no fundamental difference.

    Lex Fridman

  4. and sense danger, and crack wise while hanging upside down from a silken thread.

    CrashCourse

Words that sound like “silken”

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