Silent Letters Practice
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What you get in one session
- Words spoken aloud with instant replay.
- Silent letter reveals with clear spelling rules.
- Score, streak, and a free matched practice continuation.
Choose a silent letter pattern
You will hear a word spoken aloud. Type how you think it is spelled — then see which letter is silent.
Why silent letters matter
Silent letters are one of the biggest challenges in English spelling and pronunciation. Words like knight, write, and climb contain letters that are never pronounced, and knowing them is essential for accurate spelling, reading, and word recognition.
This free drill covers the most common silent letter patterns: silent k (knee, knock), silent w (write, wrist), silent b (comb, thumb), silent gh (night, though), silent l (walk, calm), and more. Practice a few words a day and spelling becomes far more predictable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does English have silent letters?
Most silent letters are historical leftovers. English spelling was fixed centuries ago, while pronunciation kept changing, so letters like the k in knight or the gh in night stayed in writing even after they stopped being spoken.
How can I remember silent letter words?
Learn words by pattern instead of one by one. Once you know the kn- pattern (knee, knife, knock), you can recognize and spell every new kn- word you meet.
Is the silent letters tool free?
Yes. The drill is 100% free, no signup required, and works on desktop and mobile browsers.
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