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Here's a quiz for you: What do the words plumber, bomber and climber have in common? The answer is (that) they all have the silent B in them.

In English, some letters are silent. A silent letter is a letter that is not pronounced in a word, such as the B in plumber, bomber and climber. For example, you spell the word plumber P-L-U-M-B-E-R. You see the letter B in it. But when you say the word "plumber", there's no B sound in it. The letter B just sits between M and E silently.

Likewise, the C in scissors, the D in bridge, the N in autumn, or the W in answer are all silent letters.

There are so many words in English with silent letters. So, be careful when you say or write those words.

Now. Would you like to try a quiz? I'll give you three words. Please listen carefully and choose the one with a silent letter. Ready?

1. Tuesday

2. Wednesday

3. Saturday