Words with silent letters list (b, c, d, g, gh, h, k, l, p, s, t, w)

2.41 Words with silent letters list (b, c, d, g, gh, h, k, l, p, s, t, w)

KEY: Word (silent letter identified) (phonetic spelling): Silent letter word used in a sentence.

Exercise: Repeat the words and sentences aloud after reviewing the key.
1. Adjective (silent d) (aj-ik-tiv): What adjective would you use to describe a rose?
2. Adjust (silent d) (uh-juhst):          Please adjust the seat so that you are comfortable (kuhmf-tuh-buhl).

3. Aisle (silent s) (ahyl): Remember to keep the aisle clear during the show.
4. Align (silent g) (uh-lahyn): Can we align the antenna (an-ten-uh)?
5. Answer (silent w) (an-ser): Please answer the phone.

6. Ballet (silent t) (ba-ley): Have you been to the ballet?

7. Bomb (silent b) (bom): That movie was a bomb.
8. Bouquet (silent t) (boh-key): Did you catch the bouquet at the wedding?
9. Bridge (silent d) (brij): They charge a toll to use that bridge.
10. Bright (silent gh) (brahyt): That’s a bright idea, let’s try it