Silent Letters in English Words

Chris the Word Wiz introduces silent letters using the word 'knight' and explains how some words break pronunciation rules. The video covers silent K, H, B, and W in words like 'knock', 'honest', 'thumb', and 'wrap'. An interactive quiz helps viewers identify silent letters, and the video concludes with a call to action for viewers to share more examples and subscribe.

What is unique about the word 'knight' in terms of pronunciation?

• The 'g' is silent.

• The 'n' is silent.

• The 'k' is pronounced.

• The 'k' is silent.

Which of the following words has a silent 'K'?

• Kettle

• Knock

• Kangaroo

• Kite

In the word 'honest', which letter is not pronounced?

• H

• O

• N

• T

Which word contains a silent 'H'?

• Hut

• Horse

• House

• Ghost

Identify the silent letter in the word 'thumb'.

• H

• T

• B

• U

Which of these words has a silent 'B'?

• Climb

• Club

• Cube

• Crab

In the word 'wrap', which letter is silent?

• R

• A

• W

• P

What is the silent letter in the word 'not'?

• T

• O

• K

• N

Which letter is silent in the word 'comb'?

• B

• C

• O

• M

In the word 'write', which letter is not pronounced?

• T

• I

• R

• W