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Silent B

Definition:

Silent B is a term used in linguistics to describe a silent letter "b" in certain words where it is not pronounced.

Examples:

1. Adjective (Popular Sense):

The word "comb" contains a silent b.

Sample Sentence: She used a fine-toothed comb to style her hair.

2. Noun (Popular Sense):

The term "debt" has a silent b.

Sample Sentence: He struggled to pay off his debts after losing his job.

3. Adjective (Local Sense):

The local pronunciation of the word "thumb" includes a silent b.

Sample Sentence: The local accent pronounces "thumb" as "thum".

4. Noun (Local Sense):

In the local dialect, the word "doubt" omits the pronunciation of the letter b.

Sample Sentence: The phrase "I have my doubts" is pronounced as "I have my douts" in the local accent.

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