Identify the silent letter in the word: DEBTOR
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. b
- Step 1: Examine the phonetic transcription of the English noun debtor: it is pronounced phonemically as /ˈdɛt.ər/.
- Step 2: Compare spelling with pronunciation: the letter 'b' following the vowel 'e' and preceding 't' is completely unvoiced/silent in modern English.
Answer
b.
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