{"id":1613,"date":"2021-07-14T12:06:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T12:06:31","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2024-06-10T05:27:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T12:27:36","slug":"words-with-silent-letter-b","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/words-with-silent-letter-b\/","title":{"rendered":"Words with Silent Letter B"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-3548362865\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Words with Silent Letter B<\/mark><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">What is a silent letter?<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/category\/silent-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">silent letter<\/a> is a letter that, in a particular word, does not correspond to any sound in the word\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n<script async=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\n                <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" data-ad-slot=\"3406615517\" data-ad-format=\"link\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n                <script>\n                     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n                <\/script>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">List of Words with Silent Letter B<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Here\u2019s a list of &#8220;silent letters B&#8221; in English.<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Aplom<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bom<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clim<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Com<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coulom<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crum<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>De<strong>b<\/strong>t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dou<strong>b<\/strong>t<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dum<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jam<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lam<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lim<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Num<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plum<strong>b<\/strong>er<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Su<strong>b<\/strong>tle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Succum<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thum<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tom<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wom<strong>b<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">Silent B words with meaning and examples<\/mark><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the silent \u2018B\u2019 words with their meanings and examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aplomb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> She handled the challenging questions with aplomb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bomb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A container filled with explosive, incendiary material, smoke, gas, or other destructive substance, designed to explode on impact or when detonated by a timing, proximity, or remote-control device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The bomb squad safely defused the bomb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Climb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> To go up or ascend, especially by using the hands and feet or feet only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> We decided to climb the mountain on a sunny day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Comb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A toothed strip of plastic, metal, or wood that is used to untangle or arrange the hair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> She used a comb to detangle her hair after the shower.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Coulomb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> The unit of electric charge in the International System of Units.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> A coulomb is the amount of charge transported by a constant current of one ampere in one second.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Crumb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A small fragment of bread, cake, or other food.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He brushed the crumbs off the table after breakfast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Debt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Something, typically money, that is owed or due.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He worked hard to pay off his student debt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Doubt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> She had some doubts about the success of the new project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dumb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Temporarily unable or unwilling to speak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He was struck dumb with amazement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He leaned against the door jamb, waiting for her to finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lamb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A young sheep.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The lambs were grazing in the field with their mothers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Limb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> An arm or leg of a person or four-legged animal, or a bird&#8217;s wing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He broke a limb while climbing the tree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Numb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Deprived of the power of sensation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> His fingers were numb from the cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Plumber<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A person who installs and repairs the pipes and fittings of water supply, sanitation, or heating systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> We had to call a plumber to fix the leaking pipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subtle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> There was a subtle difference in their opinions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Succumb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Fail to resist pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> He finally succumbed to the illness after battling it for years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thumb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> The short, thick first digit of the human hand, set lower and apart from the other four and opposable to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> She accidentally cut her thumb while chopping vegetables.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tomb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> A large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The ancient king was buried in a grand tomb.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Womb<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> The organ in the lower body of a woman or female mammal where offspring are conceived and in which they gestate before birth; the uterus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example:<\/strong> The baby developed in the womb for nine months before birth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/d3c1yyje0uguxm.cloudfront.net\/2022\/06\/Words-with-Silent-Letter-B-wordscoach.com_.jpg\" alt=\"Words with Silent Letter B - wordscoach.com\" class=\"wp-image-4377\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.users.wordsdaily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the Word of the 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