However, there are some common situations where the "c" is silent, but only in specific contexts:
1. "C" before "k":
* "Know" - The "k" sound takes over.
* "Knife" - The "k" sound takes over.
* "Knee" - The "k" sound takes over.
2. "Sc" at the beginning of a word:
* "Scent" - The "s" sound is pronounced, but the "c" is silent.
* "Science" - The "s" sound is pronounced, but the "c" is silent.
* "Scourge" - The "s" sound is pronounced, but the "c" is silent.
3. "C" in some specific words:
* "Victuals" - The "c" is silent, and the word is pronounced "vit-uhlz".
* "Indict" - The "c" is silent, and the word is pronounced "in-dite".
It's important to remember that these are exceptions to the general rule that "c" is pronounced. In most words, "c" has a sound, either a hard "k" sound or a soft "s" sound.