silent alarm

si·lent a·larm

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-luh nt uh-lahrm]
- /ˈsaɪ lənt əˈlɑrm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sahy-luh nt uh-lahrm]
- /ˈsaɪ lənt əˈlɑrm/

Definitions of silent alarm words

noun silent alarm an alarm that alerts security personnel or the police without the knowledge of the intruder or criminal whose presence triggers it: The silent alarm set off a flashing light at the police station. 1
noun silent alarm any visual rather than audible alarm. 1

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Parts of speech for Silent alarm

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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silent alarm popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

silent alarm usage trend in Literature

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