Have you ever wondered why some letters seem to just tag along in a word without making a sound? Welcome to the world of silent letters! These sneaky characters add a dash of mystery to our language. Let’s take a closer look…
A silent letter is a letter from a word which is not pronounced when the word is spoken aloud.
They can be difficult to spot, so you simply have to learn them or remember some rules to help you spot them. We’ll be looking at which letters can be silent, and common words they appear in for you to practice. There will be videos to help you learn how to pronounce the words correctly too.
silent letters list
silent b
The b can be silent can be found in the following words:
- climb
example – My uncle is going to climb Mount Everest - lamb
example – We are having roast lamb for Sunday lunch. - thumb
example – I trapped my thumb in the car door, I think it’s broken.
Click on the links below to learn about each silent letter in more detail.
If you enjoyed learning about silent letters, head to my pronunciation section to learn some more tips on how to speak like a native.
