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silent letter

/ˈsaɪlənt ˈlɛtər/ /ˈsaɪlənt ˈlɛtə/
noun
GeneralLinguistics
  1. 1 okunmayan harf, telaffuz edilmeyen harf countable

Definition (English)

A letter that is written in a word but not pronounced, like the 'k' in 'knife'.

Example Sentences

  1. The 'b' in 'climb' is a silent letter.
    'Climb' sözcüğündeki 'b' okunmayan bir harftir.
  2. Silent letters can make spelling tricky.
    Okunmayan harfler yazımı zorlaştırabilir.

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