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What are words that end in ois the S is silent?

You are looking for words that end in "ois" where the "s" is silent. This is a bit tricky because there aren't many common English words that follow this exact pattern.

However, there are a few possibilities depending on how you define "silent" and "end":

1. Words where "s" is part of a suffix but isn't pronounced:

* "nois" is the ending of words like "annois," "nois," "noisome," etc. However, these are primarily archaic or obsolete words, not used in modern English.

* "pois" is present in words like "pois" (meaning pea or seed) and "pois" (meaning poison). The "s" isn't pronounced, but it's not strictly silent either. It's more a matter of it being part of a French-based word and the pronunciation remaining closer to the original French.

2. Words where "s" is the final letter, but the "o" is pronounced with a long "o" sound:

* "mois" (French for "month") is pronounced with a long "o" sound, and the "s" is silent.

* "vois" (also French, meaning "voice") is pronounced similarly.

* However, these are essentially French words, not standard English.

3. Words where "s" is part of a suffix, but it's implied in the spelling and pronunciation:

* "nois" - while technically not a word in its own right, "nois" is the base form of the "nois" suffix found in words like "annois" and "noisome." The "s" is part of the suffix and is implied in the pronunciation.

In summary:

* There are no truly common English words that end in "ois" where the "s" is silent and pronounced.

* Some archaic words use this pattern, but they are not generally used in modern English.

* French words like "mois" and "vois" have the "s" be silent, but this is due to their French origins and pronunciations.

If you have a specific word in mind, please provide it, and I can help you understand the pronunciation!

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