abraxaszugzwang commented on the list silent-p
how about the x-men character psylocke? Then there's pterodactyl, psalm, pseudonym, Ptolemaic, and, of course, the variations on psyche
February 2, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list silent-p
Thanks Abraxas! I was hoping to add to this list as I came across stuff, but you've saved me some time.
February 2, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list silent-p
Well, I looked up the pronunciation of ptosis, and apparently the p is supposed to be pronounced! So while it's a cool word, it doesn't belong on this list. More's the pity. :(
Same with pterygium.
See AlsoWhat is the origin of the silent 'b' at the end of English words such as lamb, comb, crumb and bomb? | Notes and QueriesSilent Letters: When NOT to pronounce B, D, and L in EnglishSome sounds weren’t always silentEnglish Pronunciation Roadmap | LinktreeOf course I found this out AFTER I added a citation... Ergh...
February 3, 2007
chained_bear commented on the list silent-p
Good question. The OED. But they're British so they say lots of things wrong. :) Here, I'll put them back.
February 4, 2007
zuccaciyecioglu commented on the list silent-p
It's not at the beginning, but how about raspberry? I mean, c'mon. That's awesome.
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