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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