This word list looks at words spelled with a silent b. These mb words are pronounced with the vowel sound m.
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bomb |
The bomb caused an explosion.
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climb |
They set out to climb Mount Everest.
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crumb |
The waiter brushed the crumb off the table.
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dumb |
He was struck dumb with horror.
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lamb |
The newborn lamb had to be fed by hand.
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limb |
An arm or a leg could also be called a limb.
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numb |
My fingers are numb with cold.
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thumb |
I have a sore thumb.
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plumber |
We had to call out the plumber to fix the sink.
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womb |
A baby spends nine months in the womb.
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debt |
We owe a large debt to the bank.
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doubt |
I doubt that we will make it on time.
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subtle |
The girl gave her friend a subtle hint that it was time to leave the party.
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* This sentence was added by a Spellzone user.
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Spelling Games: Silent b words (short edit)Boost your spelling skills with interactive challenges.
Autumn Anagram
A spelling game for Autumn!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
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