Learning English Vocabulary Silent letters
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May 12, 2025 Dive into the quirky world of silent letters in English! Discover the mysteries behind words like 'night' and 'knight' and how they affect pronunciation. A fun dialogue about a doctor's visit highlights the elusive 'W' in 'wrist.' Explore silent beginnings like 'W-R' and 'K-N' and their influence on spelling. Engage with interactive quizzes to reinforce your understanding and retention of vocabulary related to silent letters. It's a captivating journey through the intricacies of English language!
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Nick's Wrist Injury Story
- Nick injured his wrist playing tennis and can't move his thumb. - The doctor advised him to rest his wrist, avoiding tennis for a while.
Silent W in WR Words
- The letter W in words starting with 'WR' is silent in English pronunciation. - This feature creates a specific rule useful for learners like wrist, write, and wrong.
Silent K in KN Words
- Words starting with 'KN' have a silent K in pronunciation. - This rule applies to words like know, knee, and knife for clearer speech.