Level: A1–A2
Silent Letters — English Picture Dictionary
60 words with silent letters, each with a clear picture and audio. Tap any card to hear the word, then test yourself with the picture quiz and the listening quiz.
CEFR A1–A2 · 60 words · pictures + audio · US English
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Silent K
kn at the start → the k is silent. So know sounds like no, and knight like night.
Silent W
wr at the start → the w is silent. Also silent in two, sword and answer.
Silent B
mb at the end → the b is silent. Still silent when an mb word gets longer: crumbs. But we say it in number.
Silent L
alk and alf → the l is silent. Also silent in could, would, should and salmon.
Silent T
stle and sten → the t is silent. Also silent in Christmas, soften and ballet.
Silent GH
igh and eigh → the gh is silent. But gh isn't always silent: in cough and enough, it sounds like f.
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