Silent Letters—Spelling Rules

Concept sheet | English Language Arts

Grade

1-4

Silent letters are very common in English and can make spelling a challenge

A silent letter is not heard when a word is pronounced.

Here are common English words spelled with silent letters.

Silent -w words	Silent -l words	Silent -b words
answer write two who whose sword wrong wrap wrist	could would should walk talk half calf folks	climb thumb bomb subtle doubt dumb
Silent -k words	Silent -c words	Silent -t words
know knife knight knee knock	muscle science scene fascinate	listen castle whistle often
Silent -h words	Silent -p words	Silent -s words
hour honor honest	psychology pterodactyl psychic pneumonia	island aisle debris

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