Words with Silent Letter S
What is a silent letter?
A silent letter is a letter that, in a particular word, does not correspond to any sound in the word’s pronunciation. One of the noted difficulties of English spelling is a high number of silent letters, they make the spelling of words different from their pronunciation.
List of Words with Silent Letter S
Here’s a list of “silent letters S” in English.
- Aisle
- Debris
- Island
- Isle
- Patios
- Viscount
Silent S words with meaning and examples
Here are the silent ‘s’ words with their meanings and examples:
Aisle
- Meaning: A passage between rows of seats in a building such as a church or theater.
- Example: She walked down the aisle with her father.
Debris
- Meaning: Scattered fragments, typically of something wrecked or destroyed.
- Example: The cleanup crew cleared the debris from the road after the storm.
Island
- Meaning: A piece of land surrounded by water.
- Example: They spent their vacation on a tropical island.
Isle
- Meaning: A small island or peninsula.
- Example: The ship sailed around the Isle of Skye.
Patios
- Meaning: Outdoor spaces adjacent to a house, typically paved and used for dining or recreation.
- Example: They enjoyed their lunch on the patio.
Viscount
- Meaning: A British nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl.
- Example: The viscount attended the royal banquet.
