Identify the word in which the letter 'l' is SILENT:
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. salmon
- Step 1: In 'salmon', the letter 'l' is silent; the word is pronounced /ˈsæm.ən/.
- Step 2: In 'helmet', 'silver', and 'filter', the lateral approximant /l/ is fully voiced.
Answer
salmon.
Why not the others: The 'l' is clearly pronounced in helmet, silver, and filter.
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