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What word that have silent a?

There are quite a few words with silent "a" in English! Here are some examples, categorized for easier understanding:

Common Words

* Know: The "a" is silent.

* Knife: The "k" is silent, and the "a" is silent.

* Island: The "a" is silent.

* Honest: The "h" is silent, and the "a" is silent.

* Hour: The "h" is silent, and the "a" is silent.

* Wrath: The "a" is silent.

Words with "a" before "l" or "w"

* Walk: The "a" is silent.

* Talk: The "a" is silent.

* Psalm: The "a" is silent.

Words with "a" before "n"

* Salmon: The "a" is silent.

* Autumn: The "a" is silent.

Other Words

* Because: The "a" is silent.

* Tomb: The "b" is silent, and the "a" is silent.

* Foreign: The "a" is silent.

* Indignant: The "a" is silent.

Important Note: Pronunciation can vary slightly depending on regional accents and dialects. However, the words listed above generally have a silent "a" in standard English.

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