The 'k' in 'know' is silent because it used to be pronounced in Old English but became silent over time. English spelling changes have not always kept up with pronunciation changes, resulting in silent letters like the 'k' in 'know'.
The silent letter in "know" is the 'k'.
No, the "k" in know is not silent. It is pronounced, and the word is pronounced as "no."
The silent letters in the word "know" are the 'k' and 'w'. They are not pronounced when saying the word.
Yes. Knot has a silent k in it just like know.
Once upon a time (300 to 500 years ago) it wasn't "silent", the pronunciation changed but the spelling didn't.
The silent letter in "know" is the 'k'.
No, the "k" in know is not silent. It is pronounced, and the word is pronounced as "no."
The silent letters in the word "know" are the 'k' and 'w'. They are not pronounced when saying the word.
Knit
Yes. Knot has a silent k in it just like know.
The silent k says kn.
It's pronounced the same as no. The k and w are silent
Knight Know Knife Knock
for the same reason K is silent in Kdouche
Once upon a time (300 to 500 years ago) it wasn't "silent", the pronunciation changed but the spelling didn't.
Knife. Knit. Kneel. Know. Kneer. Knead. Knowledge.
Once upon a time (300 to 500 years ago) it wasn't "silent", the pronunciation changed but the spelling didn't.