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Does the word scent have a silent 's'?
Good hypothesis, but scent has a silent 'c'.
Is the s or c silent scent?
In the word "scent," neither the s nor the c is silent. Both letters contribute to the pronunciation of the word.
Is the s or the c silent in scent?
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What word has silent c?
There are some rules to silent C: 1.) When the C is followed by an E, I or Y, then it'll become a soft C, which means the C will sound like an S. However, in the soft C case, if the S is followed by a C, then the C becomes silent. 2.) When the CQ are together, then the C becomes silent. 3.) If the N follows a C at the beginning of the word, then the C become silent. However, there are some exceptions to the silent C rule. Here are some examples of silent C: 1.) Scissor 2.) Science 3.) Ascend 4.) Descend 5.) Crescent 6.) Fascinated 7.) Scene 8.) Scenery 9.) Scenario 10.) Scent 11.) Acquire 12.) Acquit 13.) Acquaintance 14.) Muscle 15.) Cnidarian 16.) Discipline 17.) Conscious 18.) Obscene 19.) Cnidoblast
Is muscle a silent consonant?
No, "muscle" does not contain a silent consonant. The "c" is pronounced as an "s" sound, but it is not silent. The word is pronounced as "muhs-uhl."
What word has a silent s?
The word "island" has a silent "s."
What is the silent letter in the word scene?
The final E is silent. The letter pair SC has an S sound, so C could be considered "silent" -- however, either an S alone or a C alone could have the S sound when follow by E, as in seen or centennial.
What is the silent letter in the word debris?
Which letter is silent in the word debris? The "s" is not pronounced.
Why is the c in scissor silent?
The "c" in "scissor" is silent due to the word's etymology and phonetic evolution. Originating from the Latin word "cisoria," meaning "cutting instrument," the pronunciation evolved over time, leading to the silent "c." This phenomenon is common in English, where certain letters become silent based on historical usage and the influence of other languages. Consequently, the pronunciation emphasizes the "s" and "or" sounds while omitting the "c."
What is the the silent letter in the word debris?
Which letter is silent in the word debris? The "s" is not pronounced.
Which letter is silent in the word horn?
In the word "horn," the letter "h" is silent.
What are words that end in ois that the S is silent?
The 's' ending the word Illinois is a silent 's'.
