Silent letters from A to Z/ Vane

Silent Letters from A to Z

An Alphabetical Journey

A: Aisle, like a pathway, smooth and wide,
The silent "a" walks by your side.
It slips away, no sound to lend,
But leaves its mark from start to end.

B: Comb, lamb, and thumb hide "b" with care,
It lingers silent, but still is there.
Climb a hill, but don’t let it show,
The quiet "b" prefers to go.

C: Scissors, muscle, scent, and scene,
The silent "c" stays in between.
It shapes the word with unseen art,
A letter quiet, yet plays its part.

D: Wednesday, handkerchief, subtle sound,
The silent "d" does not rebound.
In edge or badge, it dares not speak,
A silent mark, forever meek.

E: Love, breathe, dove—"e" stays mute,
Its silence adds to English’s route.
Though left unsaid, it still extends,
The vowel’s strength, where meaning bends.

F: Fifth and often, where "f" is shy,
The silent sound, it says goodbye.
Half hides "f" behind its spell,
A muted force, it does so well.

G: Gnash, gnome, gnaw, and gnarl,
Silent "g" plays a secret role.
Design and reign, where rules are bent,
It hides in silence, yet leaves intent.

H: Hour, honest, heir, and ghost,
Silent "h" hides where it’s engrossed.
Its quiet touch remains unseen,
A letter hushed, yet ever keen.

I: Business, suit, and building too,
Silent "i" keeps the vowel crew.
Though it’s quiet, it holds its space,
A silent friend in English’s race.

J: Jalapeño, marijuana too,
Silent "j" hides, a borrowed clue.
Though faintly heard in foreign schemes,
It whispers softly in language streams.

K: Knife, knave, knee, and knack,
The silent "k" will not come back.
It starts the word, then steps aside,
Leaving sounds that it won’t guide.

L: Half, talk, calm, and yolk,
Silent "l" keeps its gentle cloak.
Though it lingers, it dares not shout,
A quiet partner, without a doubt.

M: Mnemonic, a trick for the mind,
Silent "m" helps thoughts aligned.
Though unseen, it aids recall,
A silent player, helping all.

N: Autumn, hymn, solemn, and column,
Silent "n" is never a problem.
It holds its place, a noble guard,
Where words are shaped and meanings are hard.

O: Leopard, people, jeopardy too,
Silent "o" hides within the view.
Though letters speak, it stays behind,
Quiet, yet part of the design.

P: Psychic, pneumonia, psalm, and coup,
Silent "p" has nothing to do.
It holds its form, though sound’s not heard,
A phantom helper in every word.

Q: Bouquet, lacquer, antique delight,
Silent "q" stays hidden from sight.
It lends its grace to words of flair,
A silent touch that lingers there.

R: February, surprise as well,
Silent "r" has a tale to tell.
Sometimes heard, yet often not,
A tricky letter, easy to spot.

S: Island, debris, corps, and aisle,
Silent "s" keeps its quiet style.
It shapes the word, though sound’s concealed,
A silent force that stays revealed.

T: Ballet, whistle, castle, and often,
The silent "t" has its sounds softened.
It hides in plain sight, yet remains near,
A silent guide to words we hear.

U: Guess, guitar, guilt, and guard,
Silent "u" keeps meanings hard.
Though it’s there, it won’t intrude,
A silent note, subtly pursued.

V: Seven, even, and every thrive,
Silent "v" helps these words survive.
Though rare, its quiet role is clear,
A silent friend that lingers near.

W: Wreath, wrong, wrestle, and who,
Silent "w" slips softly through.
It starts the word but makes no sound,
A quiet helper, always around.

X: Faux, faux pas, and silex grain,
Silent "x" helps French retain.
Borrowed words, its sound won't show,
A silent mark where meanings flow.

Y: Beyond, buyer, layer, sly,
Silent "y" hides as letters lie.
Though it lingers, its sound won’t tell,
A quiet touch that serves it well.

Z: Rendezvous, laissez-faire display,
Silent "z" in French words plays.
It leaves its mark in borrowed flair,
A finishing touch, silent but rare.

Thus concludes our A-to-Z,
Silent letters, a mystery.
In English words, their stories stay,
A quiet guide to show the way.