Are you looking for a challenge? Check out this list of +100 Silent Letter Words A to Z. This lesson will guide you hoe to pronounce words correctly.
What are Silent Letter Words?
Silent letter words are words that have a letter in them that is not pronounced. The letter is usually silent because it would make the word difficult to pronounce if it were pronounced. There are quite a few silent letters in the English language and they can be found in words of all different origins. For example, the word “knight” has a silent “k” because if it were pronounced, the word would be too close to the word “night.” Similarly, the word “comb” has a silent “b” because if it were pronounced, the word would be too close to the word “come.” While silent letters can be found in words of all origins, they are most common in words that come from French and Latin.
This is because these languages have different rules for pronunciation than English does. As a result, many words that have been adopted into English from these languages retain their original spelling, even though the pronunciation has changed. Understanding how to pronounce silent letter words can be tricky for learners of English as a second language. However, with a little practice, it is something that can be learned relatively easily.
Silent Letter Words A to Z
Silent Letter Words with A |
| Critically |
| Musically |
| Logically |
| Artistically |
| Physically |
Silent Letter Words with B |
| Tomb |
| Limb |
| Numb |
| Coulomb |
| Plumber |
| Thumb |
| Aplomb |
| Crumb |
| Doubt |
| Lamb |
| Debt |
| Womb |
| Succumb |
| Subtle |
| Dumb |
| Climb |
| Comb |
| Jamb |
| Bomb |
| Scene |
| Abscess |
| Ascend |
| Obscene |
| Ascent |
| Crescent |
| Disciple |
| Resuscitate |
| Science |
| Scenario |
| Scent |
| Conscious |
| Conscience |
| Scissors |
| Fluorescent |
| Muscle |
| Descend |
| Transcend |
| Fascinate |
Words with Silent Letter Words E |
| Bridge |
| Breathe |
| Like |
| Clothes |
| Change |
| Age |
| Gene |
| Please |
| Vegetable |
| Hate |
| Love |
Words with Silent Letter Words G |
| Feign |
| Benign |
| Campaign |
| Champagne |
| Design |
| Reign |
| Align |
| Gnarl |
| Assign |
| Foreign |
| Consign |
| Cologne |
| Gnarly |
| Sign |
| Gnome |
| Resign |
Words with Silent Letter Words H |
| Chemical |
| Tech |
| Anchor |
| Orchestra |
| Archaeology |
| Psychic |
| Hour |
| Architect |
| Rhythm |
| Charisma |
| Stomach |
| Chrome |
| Which |
| Mechanic |
| Choir |
| When |
| Ache |
| Monarchy |
| Chlorine |
| What |
| Character |
| School |
| Chaos |
| Scheme |
| Chord |
| Where |
| Ghost |
| White |
| Honest |
| Why |
| Choreograph |
| Whether |
| Echo |
| While |
Words with Silent Letter Words I |
| Business |
| Parliament |
Words with Silent Letter Words K |
| Knickers |
| Knack |
| Knuckle |
| Knead |
| Knew |
| Knock |
| Knight |
| Knife |
| Kneel |
| Knee |
| Knitting |
| Know |
| Knowledge |
| Knob |
| Knot |
Words with Silent Letter Words L |
| Half |
| Balm |
| Calf |
| Calm |
| Folk |
| Walk |
| Salmon |
| Almond |
| Palm |
| Could |
| Chalk |
| Should |
| Yolk |
| Talk |
| Would |
Words with Silent Letter Words N |
| Hymn |
| Autumn |
| Column |
| Damn |
Words with Silent Letter Words P |
| Psychiatrist |
| Coup |
| Pseudo |
| Raspberry |
| Psychology |
| Psychic |
| Pneumonia |
| Cupboard |
| Psychotherapy |
| Psychotic |
| Receipt |
Words with Silent Letter Words S |
| Island |
| Patios |
| Aisle |
Words with Silent Letter Words T |
| Bristle |
| Match |
| Thistle |
| Moisten |
| Watch |
| Rustle |
| Mortgage |
| Whistle |
| Apostle |
| Fasten |
| Scratch |
| Butcher |
| Soften |
| Bustle |
| Often |
| Wrestle |
| Nestle |
| Witch |
| Castle |
| Hustle |
| Listen |
| Christmas |
| Glisten |
Words with Silent Letter Words U |
| Baguette |
| Rogue |
| Silhouette |
| Guile |
| Tongue |
| Guard |
| Guilt |
| Building |
| Guitar |
| Biscuit |
| Vogue |
| Circuit |
| Guest |
| Guild |
| Disguise |
| Guess |
Words with Silent Letter Words W |
| Wrap |
| Wrinkle |
| Sword |
| Two |
| Answer |
| Whole |
| Wrack |
| Wring |
| Wreckage |
| Awry |
| Wrath |
| Wrong |
| Playwright |
| Wrapper |
| Wrist |
| Wriggle |
| Wretched |
| Wreath |
| Wrote |
| Wrench |
| Wrestling |
| Wreck |
| Wren |