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Learn to spell the word list: Silent t words using the spelling games on this page.
Watch out for the silent t in these words!
The origins of silent t words can be traced back to the history of the English language itself. Many of these words have their roots in Old English, where the t was actually pronounced.
However, as the language evolved over centuries, and absorbed influences from French and Latin, the pronunciation of the t gradually faded away. The evolution of language isn't only about adding new words but also about adapting existing ones to new phonetic patterns.
Use the Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check activity to learn these words. When you 'say' each word, pronounce the t like in Old English to help you remember it's there.
Bouncing Baubles
Christmas spelling!
Spelling Snowball
Winter spelling fun!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Fishy Business
A fishy game that bites!
Rain Drops
A spelling game for a rainy day.
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Asteroids
Out of this world spelling game!
Bouncing Anagram
A lively anagram spelling game.
Bouncing Anagram Extreme
An extreme anagram game!
Wild West
Get off your horse and spell.
Which Witch
Hangman with a twist.
Word Search, medium
The classic English word game.
Word Search, large
The classic English word game.
Codebreaker
Decode the enemy message.
Sticky Bugs
Catch bugs to spell the words.
Spelling Bee
A 'Spelling Bee' style game.
Cool Spelling
Chill Out!
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Learn more in Unit 22. Words with silent letters e.g. wrap, comb, sign, knight
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