Silent letters from A to Z list and examples for each letter
What is the definition of a silent letter? A silent letter is left unpronounced, such as the d in han d kerchief, the n in autum n and the p in cu p board. When talking fast, silent words like t are very lightly pronounced in words like Christmas, mountain and little. Are there a lot of silent words in the English language? Sadly yes. It is rumoured that as much as 60% of words in the English language have a silent letter in them. This makes spelling a lot more difficult for learners and even some native speakers. Silent letters from A to Z A - artistically, logically, musically, romantically, stoically B - comb, climb, debt, plumber, tomb, subtle, dumb, bomb, doubt, , numb, subpoena, thumb, womb. C - acquire, acquit, blackguard, connecticut, czar, muscle, scissors, victual CH - yacht D - handkerchief, Wednesday Wednesday (commonly said Wens-day) E - plaque. veqetable (veg'tab'...