What are the rules for identifyng silent letter t?

Answer 1

The letter "t" is often silent when it comes after the letter "s". One example of ths is the word "listen," which is pronounced "liss-en." Another example of a word with a silent "t" after an "s" is "apostle."

Answer 2

Silent letter "t" in English words is typically found before "ch" (e.g. watch), "gn" (e.g. gnat), and "wr" (e.g. write). Additionally, silent letter "t" can also appear in some words derived from French origin (e.g. Ballet).