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Words with the silent letter l?

You're asking about words where the letter "l" is silent. This is a tricky one, as the "l" is often pronounced but very subtle. Here's a breakdown:

Words with the "l" completely silent:

* calm

* palm

* salmon

* balm

* psalm

Words with the "l" almost silent:

* walk

* talk

* folk

* half

* could (pronounced like "cud")

* would (pronounced like "wud")

* should (pronounced like "shud")

Important Note: In these "almost silent" words, the "l" is not completely silent, but it's very subtle and often replaced by a vowel sound.

Things to Consider:

* Regional Pronunciation: The pronunciation of these words can vary depending on where you are from.

* Historical Evolution: Over time, the pronunciation of words can change, and some letters become silent.

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