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Feb 2023
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Episode 17: Silent Letters in English

Frank Carrizo Zirit
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Episode 17 of "What You Say in English" explores the topic of silent letters in English. The episode explains that silent letters in English are a way of preserving the history of the language and are often relics of the pronunciation of words in their original languages. The episode also discusses why silent letters are important for both pronunciation and ... Show More
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