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Which words with hard c can be pronounced two different ways?

You're likely thinking of words with the letter "c" that can be pronounced with a hard "k" sound or a soft "s" sound. Here are some examples:

Words with Hard "c" (k) and Soft "c" (s) pronunciations:

* Cent: (sent) - "a hundredth of a dollar"

* Cent (sent) - "a unit of currency in many countries"

* Cereal: (seer-ee-əl) - "a breakfast food made from grains"

* Cereal: (ser-ee-əl) - "relating to grain"

* Cite: (sīt) - "to quote or mention as an example"

* Cite: (sīt) - "to summon officially"

* Cycle: (sī-kəl) - "a series of events that repeat"

* Cycle: (sī-kəl) - "a bicycle"

* Face: (fās) - "the front part of the head"

* Face: (fās) - "to confront or deal with"

* Force: (fōrs) - "strength or power"

* Force: (fōrs) - "to compel or oblige"

* Grace: (grās) - "elegance and beauty"

* Grace: (grās) - "a short prayer"

* Place: (plās) - "a particular location"

* Place: (plās) - "to put something in a particular position"

* Trace: (trās) - "a mark left behind"

* Trace: (trās) - "to follow a path"

Important Notes:

* The pronunciation of "c" often depends on the following letter:

* "c" before "e", "i", or "y" usually has a soft "s" sound

* "c" before other letters usually has a hard "k" sound

* Some words have different pronunciations based on their meaning or context.

Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions!

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