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Improve English Pronunciation: Silent C



Introduction

Have you ever noticed that some letters in English words seem to disappear when we say them?

  • Science is my favorite subject.

  • The scent of flowers filled the room.

  • The knight held his scepter with pride.

What do all of these sentences have in common? They contain a silent letter. Judging from the title, you already know which letter is silent. But do you know why? There is a pattern. Look at these sentences and see if you recognize it.

  • She studied science at university.

  • He lost his scissors at school.

  • The scene in the movie was breathtaking.

  • There was no doubt about the scenario.

  • The king held the golden scepter.


Rules

C is silent when it comes after S before I (SCI-)

  • Science

  • Scissors

  • Scion

  • Sciatic

  • Scientist

C is silent when it comes after S before E (SCE-)

  • Scene

  • Scent

  • Scenario

  • Scepter

  • Scenery

Now you know when to keep the C silent! With these patterns in mind, you'll never doubt how to pronounce these tricky words again. 😊


Silent C

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