Silent K


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The silent K is an interesting feature of the English language. It occurs primarily in words where K is followed by the letter N at the beginning of the word.




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Learning the Silent K
The silent “k” follows a very consistent rule. The letter “k” is always silent when it comes before the letter “n” at the beginning of a word.
Examples:
knee
knife
knight
knit
knob
knock
know
knowledge
knuckle

The following diagram shows some words with the silent K. Practice saying these words. Scroll down the page for more examples.

Silent K
 

How To Use the Silent “K”?
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Silent k - Phonics
knight, kneel, know, knowledge

The KN Sound

Silent Letters
Silent B Silent C Silent D
Silent E Silent G Silent GH
Silent H Silent K Silent L
Silent T Silent W

Learn the Sounds of the Letters

Learning Short Vowels

Short Vowels
Short A Short E Short I
Short O Short U Short Vowels

Learning Long Vowels

Long Vowels
Long A Long E Long I
Long O Long U Y (vowel)
Long Vowels Short, Long Vowels

Compare Short & Long Vowels

Short & Long Vowels
Short & Long A Short & Long E Short & Long I
Short & Long O Short & Long U Short I & Long E

Learning Consonants

Consonants
Letter B Hard C Soft C
Letter D Letter F Hard G
Soft G Letter H Letter J
Letter K Letter L Letter M
Letter N Letter P Letter Q
Letter R Letter S Letter T
Letter V Letter W Letter X
Letter Y Letter Z S & Z Sounds

Consonant Blends
BL Sound CL Sound FL Sound
GL Sound PL Sound SL Sound
BR Sound CR Sound DR Sound
FR Sound GR Sound PR Sound
TR Sound SK Sound SN Sound
SP Sound ST Sound
3-letter Blends
Str, Spr, Scr, Str, Shr, Spl, Thr
Ending Blends
Nd, Nt, Nk, St, Ft, Lp, Ld, Lt, Mp, Sk



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