Words with Silent Letter K

Words with Silent Letter K

What is a silent letter?

A silent letter is a letter that, in a particular word, does not correspond to any sound in the word’s pronunciation. One of the noted difficulties of English spelling is a high number of silent letters, they make the spelling of words different from their pronunciation.

List of Words with Silent Letter K

Here’s a list of “silent letters K” in English.

Silent K words with meaning and examples

Here are the silent ‘K’ words with their meanings and examples:

Knack

• Meaning: A special skill or talent.
• Example: She has a knack for solving puzzles quickly.

Knead

• Meaning: To work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching.
• Example: You need to knead the dough for at least ten minutes.

Knee

• Meaning: The joint between the thigh and the lower leg.
• Example: He injured his knee while playing soccer.

Kneel

• Meaning: To go down or rest on the knees.
• Example: She knelt down to tie her shoe.

Knew

• Meaning: Past tense of ‘know’; to have been aware of.
• Example: I knew the answer to the question.

Knickers

• Meaning: Underpants, typically for women or girls.
• Example: She bought a new pair of knickers.

Knife

• Meaning: A tool with a sharp blade used for cutting.
• Example: He used a knife to slice the bread.

Knight

• Meaning: A man granted an honorary title of knighthood by a monarch or other leader for service to the country.
• Example: The knight rode bravely into battle.

Knitting

• Meaning: The process of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
• Example: She spent the evening knitting a scarf.

Knob

• Meaning: A round handle or a control switch.
• Example: Turn the knob to open the door.

Knock

• Meaning: To strike a surface noisily to attract attention, especially when waiting to be let in.
• Example: Please knock before entering my room.

Knot

• Meaning: A fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar.
• Example: He tied a knot in the rope to secure it.

Know

• Meaning: To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
• Example: I know the answer to the question.

Knowledge

• Meaning: Information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education.
• Example: She has extensive knowledge of European history.

Knuckle

• Meaning: The joint of a finger, especially when the fist is closed.
• Example: He cracked his knuckles out of habit.

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