Words with silent letters not sounded in pronunciation
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doubt |
I doubt that we will make it on time.
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lamb |
The newborn lamb had to be fed by hand.
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debt |
Debt can cripple a country's economy.
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thumb |
The killer was trapped by his thumb print.
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solemn |
After the bad news solemn music was played.
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autumn |
The leaves turn to gold in autumn.
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column |
You can't support a building with just one column.
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knight |
The knight carried a shield.
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knuckle |
I grazed my knuckle whilst playing hockey.
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knot |
The knot was too tight to undo.
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amateur |
I am an amateur at football.
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foreign |
We love foreign travel.
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mischievous |
Puck is a mischievous fairy.
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nuisance |
Their new television was a nuisance.
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stomach |
Unripe fruit can give you stomach ache.
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