Silent letters are easily one of the more frustrating features of the English language. Just ask any elementary student. These letters and their penchant for being seen and not heard have been making our lives difficult since we first started learning how to read. Think about the first time you encountered the silent "k" while reading out loud. Who doesn't have at least one embarrassing story involving a "kuh-nife" or a "kuh-night"? Lexical trappings aside, a young That's What They Say listener