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This word list looks at words spelled with a silent b. These mb words are pronounced with the vowel sound m.

bomb The disposal squad quickly defused the bomb.
climb They set out to climb Mount Everest.
crumb The waiter brushed the crumb off the table.
dumb He was struck dumb with horror.
lamb The newborn lamb had to be fed by hand.
limb He lost a limb in the accident.
numb My fingers are numb with cold.
thumb I use my thumb to unlock my phone.
plumber We had to call out the plumber to fix the sink.
tomb The tomb of the dead hero has many visitors.
womb A baby spends nine months in the womb.
catacomb A catacomb is an underground cemetery.
debt Debt can cripple a country's economy.
doubt I doubt that we will make it on time.
subtle The girl gave her friend a subtle hint that it was time to leave the party.

Learn more about these words in Unit 22. Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight

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bomb
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bomb
climb
crumb
dumb
lamb
limb
numb
thumb
plumber
tomb
womb
catacomb
debt
doubt
subtle

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