Pronunciation Silent Letters in English

Silent Letters in English

Silent letters are a common feature of English spelling, where letters are included in a word but are not pronounced. This can be a source of confusion for English learners, as words can look very different from how they are pronounced. In this article, we will explore some of the most common silent letters in English and how they can change the pronunciation of words.

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Words with Silent Letters In English

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Silent Letters in English - 1

  • Bomb
  • Climb
  • Comb
  • Dumb
  • Numb
  • Thumb

Silent Letters in English - 2

  • Ascent
  • Disciple
  • Fascinate
  • Science
  • Scissors
  • Scene

Silent Letters in English - 3

  • Bridge
  • Wednesday
  • Handkerchief
  • Handsome
  • Gadget
  • Badge

Silent Letters in English - 4

  • Align
  • Benign
  • Champagne
  • Design
  • Foreign
  • Light

Silent Letters in English - 5

  • Anchor
  • Archeology
  • Archives
  • Chaos
  • Character

Silent Letters in English - 6

  • Knack
  • Knee
  • Kneel
  • Knickers
  • Knight
  • Knob

Silent Letters in English - 7

  • Calf
  • Half
  • Salmon
  • Yolk
  • Talk
  • Would

Silent Letters in English - 8

  • Column
  • Autumn
  • Damn
  • Hymn
  • Condemn
  • Solemn

Silent Letters in English - 9

  • Listen
  •  Castle
  • Soften
  • Whistle
  • Christmas
  • Mortgage
  • Gourmet

Silent Letters in English - 10

  • Psycho
  • Receipt
  • Cupboard
  • Raspberry
  • Pneumonia

Silent Letters in English - 11

  • Biscuit
  • Building
  • Build
  •  Circuit
  • Guess
  • Guide

Silent Letters in English - 12

  • Sword
  • Wrap
  • Wrath
  • Wrestle
  • Wrinkle
  • Wrist

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