![]() ![]() If it would be awkward to form the sound of the word if the “t” needed to be pronounced, chances are that’s a word where the “t” should (or can) be silent. However, one of the main reasons the “t” is sometimes silent has to do with how difficult it would be to properly pronounce the word if the “t” needed to be enunciated. It may seem difficult to remember that “t” is sometimes spoken and sometimes silent. When you come across an unfamiliar word that appears to follow one of the silent “t” rules, check a dictionary for pronunciation to verify the correct way to say the word.For example, the word tungsten has -sten at the end, yet the “t” is pronounced in that word. ![]()
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