Intermediate … min read · Updated 2026-06-20

Silent Letter Rules (know, write, psychology)

Some letters are written but not pronounced.

WordSilent letter
know, knife, kneesilent k
write, wrong, wristsilent w
hour, honestsilent h
psychology, psalmsilent p
comb, lambsilent b

Silent k and w often come at the start before another consonant (know, write).

Common mistake: Pronouncing the silent letter ("k-now," "w-rite"). Say "now" → /noʊ/ and "rite."

✏️ Test Yourself

1. **knee**

2. **write**

3. **hour**

4. **comb**

📒 Words to learn

Hike (v)
Balochi
گیشی
Urdu
اضافہ

There is a hike in the monthly fee of Rozhn.

Solidarity (n)
Balochi
ھم پتّی
Urdu
یکجہتی

Solidarity is the weapon to achieve victory.

Congenial (Adj)
Balochi
ھم تب
Urdu
موقف

Salman is a congenial friend.

Incompetent (Adj)
Balochi
نالاٰئک
Urdu
نالائک

He is an incompetent student in class.

Unexpected (adj)
Balochi
ناگمان
Urdu
غیر متوقع

It’s an unexpected win for us.

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