These silent letters word lists contain a large collection of words containing silent letters.
You will find the words listed below. At the bottom of the list, there are two options for downloading printable lists.
The first list is designed to contain simpler words for students beginning to practice this word.
The second list contains words that can be used with older students who are practicing this skill.
Words with Silent Letters
Silent letters can be challenging for students. Having a list to go to as you are helping students practice these words can be helpful in your planning.
I have worked to include words that will fit the needs of many students practicing this skill.
I have found that even in sixth grade, sharing words for students to sort can be a challenging and engaging activity. Students tend to like the puzzle part of this task. Many times, teamwork is required as they try to sort words into categories.
Silent Letters Word List
Silent A Words
artistically
critically
logically
musically
physically
stoically
Silent B Words
bomb
climb
comb
crumb
debt
doubt
lamb
limb
numb
plumb
plumber
subtle
succumb
thumb
Silent C Words
ascend
crescent
descend
fascinate
fluorescent
muscle
scene
scent
science
scissors
Silent D Words
bridge
edge
sandwich
Wednesday
Silent G Words
align
assignment
campaign
design
gnat
gnome
reign
resign
sign
Silent GH Words
caught
daughter
eight
fight
flight
fright
high
light
night
right
sight
taught
thought
through
weigh
Silent H Words
archaeology
architect
chaos
chaos
choreograph
exhibit
ghost
herb
honest
hourly
rhyme
school
stomach
white
Silent K Words
knead
knee
knife
knight
knob
knocking
knotted
know
knowledge
knuckle
Silent L Words
calf
calm
could
half
salmon
talk
yolk
Silent N Words
autumn
column
condemn
solemn
Silent P Words
coup
pneumonia
psychology
pterodactyl
raspberry
receipt
Silent S Words
island
isle
debris
Silent T Words
castle
listen
often
whistle
wrestle
moisten
watch
bristle
ballet
fasten
mortgage
Silent U Words
biscuit
building
buy
circuit
guest
guilty
guitar
tongue
Silent W Words
answer
awry
sword
two
wrap
wreckage
wrench
wrist
write
wrong