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How do you spell Silhouette?

Correct spelling

silhouette

Named after Etienne de Silhouette. SILHOU + ETTE.

Why is silhouette spelled this way?

Named after Etienne de Silhouette, a French finance minister known for his shadow-portrait hobby. The word preserves his French surname exactly.

Common misspellings of silhouette

silouettesilhoettesilouhettesilhouete

Example

She could see his silhouette in the doorway.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell silhouette?+
The correct spelling is "silhouette". Named after Etienne de Silhouette. SILHOU + ETTE.
Is it silouette or silhouette?+
The correct spelling is "silhouette", not "silouette". This word gets 10,000+ monthly searches.

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