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Why is the w silent in the word sword?

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∙ 14y ago

Updated: 3/22/2024

Sword originally had the W pronounced. Some people still pronounce the w, or hint at it slightly, but most leave it out because it's easier to say it without.

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What is the silent letter in sword?

The silent letter in "sword" is the "w". It is not pronounced when saying the word.

What other sw word is there where the w is silent?

Answer is the obvious answer! Another word is sword.

How do you pronounce sword?

The W is silent in sword, pronounced "sord" (same as the word "soared").

What phonic is sword?

The phonetic pronunciation of "sword" is &#712;sȯrd. This word is pronounced with a silent "w" sound.

How do you pronounce sword properly?

The word "sword" is pronounced as /sôrd/. The "w" is silent, so it is pronounced as if it were spelled "sord."

What letter is silent in sword?

What words contain silent w?

Sword

What is the silent letter in the word sword?

The silent letter is K. k-n-o-t is pronounced not.

Which letter is silent in answer?

The 'w' is silent in the word "answer".

What is the silent letter of the word wrong?

The W is silent; wrong is pronounced 'rong'.

Are there any more words that start with sw where the w is silent?

sword

What is silent in the word write?

The 'w' is silent.

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