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words where letter b is silenced

 

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Words where letter b is silenced

Definition:

Words where the letter "b" is intentionally pronounced silently, resulting in a modified pronunciation. This linguistic phenomenon is often found in casual speech, dialects, and certain accents.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To pronounce a word while intentionally omitting the letter "b" sound, resulting in a modified pronunciation.

Example Sentence: She bakes the cake without making the "comb" sound in the word "climb".

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Words or phrases that feature the letter "b", which is not pronounced in certain dialects or accents.

Example Sentence: "Lambs" can be pronounced as "lams" in some regional accents.

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