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Why are silent letters used in some words of English language?
Can you explain to me why some words in the English language have silent letters?
Sure! Silent letters are used in English words for various reasons. One reason is historical. Many words in the English language have been borrowed from other languages and the spelling of the word may have been retained, even though the pronunciation has changed over time. Another reason is that silent letters allow for more variation in the ways words are spelled and thus help to distinguish them from similar-sounding words.