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Why are there silent letters in many English words ?
Asked by joyesh chakraborty,
14 Nov '12 10:08 pm
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Here are some examples of silent letters in use:-
A - artistically, logically, musically, romantically, stoically
B - climb, comb, crumb, debt, doubt, numb, plumb, subtle, thumb, tomb,
C - acquire, acquit, blackguard, czar, muscle, scissors, victual
D - handkerchief, Wednesday
Answered by LIPSIKA, 14 Nov '12 10:14 pm
A - artistically, logically, musically, romantically, stoically
B - climb, comb, crumb, debt, doubt, numb, plumb, subtle, thumb, tomb,
C - acquire, acquit, blackguard, czar, muscle, scissors, victual
D - handkerchief, Wednesday
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