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Is the silent in words?

The word "silent" itself does not contain the letter "s" at the beginning. It starts with the letter "s".

However, you might be asking about the concept of "silent letters" in words. Many words in English have letters that are not pronounced. Here are some examples:

* Silent "e" at the end of words: This is a common feature of many English words, such as "make", "hope", and "bike". The "e" makes the preceding vowel long.

* Silent "k" in words like "knife" and "know".

* Silent "b" in words like "debt" and "doubt".

* Silent "h" at the beginning of some words: For example, "honor" and "hour".

If you have a specific word in mind, let me know, and I can help you determine if it has any silent letters.

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