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 disposal squad quickly defused the bomb.
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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 |
This soldier has lost the use of two limbs.
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numb |
My fingers are numb with cold.
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thumb |
The killer was trapped by his thumb print.
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plumber |
To fix the sink the plumber needed a better tool.
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tomb |
In the churchyard there was a marble tomb.
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womb |
A baby spends nine months in the womb.
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catacomb |
A catacomb is an underground cemetery.
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debt |
Many people are in debt to their bank.
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doubt |
I doubt if we will have enough money to go on holiday.
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subtle |
His jokes are so subtle we can't understand them.
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