The ‘b’ is silent in the following words 😶
dumb, debt, crumb, comb, bomb, climb, thumb, subtle, plumber, lamb and numb
Try saying the words out loud without saying the ‘b’!
Silent Letters 🤫
Be aware of silent letters in English.
For example:
- “know”
- “debt”
- “psychology”
We don’t pronounce the letters in bold!
Garage: Same Word, Different Sounds! 🚗
In British English, people say “gar-ij” (like “carriage“).
In American English, it’s pronounced “guh-rahzh” (with a softer ending).
Both are correct—just pick the one that fits where you are. 🚗
