Silent letters in words are often a result of the historical development of the language, reflecting older pronunciations that have evolved over time. These letters are retained in spelling but are not pronounced in modern speech. They can also help to distinguish between words with the same spelling but different meanings.
A silent letter is a letter in a word that is not pronounced when the word is spoken. In the word "first," the letter "r" is silent and not pronounced.
The silent letter in the word "aisle" is the "s". It is not pronounced, so the word is pronounced like "I'll".
No, the word "crinkled" does not have a silent letter. Each letter is pronounced when saying the word.
The silent letter in the word "adjust" is the "d." It is not pronounced when saying the word.
No, there is not a silent letter in the word, "wonk".
A silent letter is a letter in a word that is not pronounced when the word is spoken. In the word "first," the letter "r" is silent and not pronounced.
The silent letter in the word "aisle" is the "s". It is not pronounced, so the word is pronounced like "I'll".
No, the word "crinkled" does not have a silent letter. Each letter is pronounced when saying the word.
Which letter is silent in the word debris? The "s" is not pronounced.
The silent letter in the word "adjust" is the "d." It is not pronounced when saying the word.
No, there is not a silent letter in the word, "wonk".
The silent letter in the word "hail" is the "h." It is not pronounced when saying the word.
The silent letter in the word "tongue" is the "u." It is not pronounced when saying the word.
The silent letter in the word "ricochet" is the "t." It is not pronounced when saying the word.
The silent letter in "muscle" is the "c." It is not pronounced, so the word is pronounced as "muscle" with the "c" being silent.
The silent letter in "descent" is the letter "c." It is not pronounced in the word.
The silent letter in "raspberries" is the "p." It is not pronounced in the word.