>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Phonology

What words have silent s?

You're asking about words where the letter "s" is present but not pronounced. Here are some examples, categorized by the type of "silent s":

1. Words with a silent "s" at the end:

* isle: pronounced "ail"

* isle: pronounced "ail"

* viscount: pronounced "vī-kount"

* corps: pronounced "kor"

* corps: pronounced "kor"

* debris: pronounced "de-bree"

* advise: pronounced "ad-vīz"

* surprise: pronounced "sə-prīz"

2. Words with a silent "s" within the word:

* island: pronounced "ī-lənd"

* scent: pronounced "sent"

* ascend: pronounced "ə-send"

* conscience: pronounced "kän-shəns"

* muscle: pronounced "mʌs-əl"

* wrestle: pronounced "res-əl"

3. Words with a silent "s" before a "c" or "t":

* scythe: pronounced "sīth"

* psalm: pronounced "säm"

* psychology: pronounced "sī-käl-ə-jē"

This is not an exhaustive list, but it provides a good starting point for understanding silent "s" in English.

It's important to remember that English spelling can be quite inconsistent! This means that while some words have a silent "s," others have a "s" that is pronounced.

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.