Why Is There a ‘K’ in Knife? Understanding Silent Letters
Why is there a “k” in “knife” if we don’t say it? Who invited the “b” to “thumb”? Silent letters make English fun… or frustrating, depending on how you feel about surprises in spelling.

Why is there a “k” in “knife” if we don’t say it? Who invited the “b” to “thumb”? Silent letters make English fun… or frustrating, depending on how you feel about surprises in spelling.
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