Silent T

Want to sound more natural when you speak English? Sometimes, the letter 'T' disappears completely from a word, making your speech smoother and more native-like.

How to make it

1. Skip the 'T' sound entirely.
2. Connect the sound before the 'T' directly to the sound after it.
3. Relax your tongue; it won't touch the roof of your mouth for the 'T' sound.

Watch out for

• Pronouncing the 'T' too strongly — The goal is to make it disappear. Don't even make a light 'T' sound.
• Hesitating where the 'T' should be — Practice connecting the sounds smoothly to avoid an awkward pause.

Words to try

• whistle
• fasten
• castle
• soften
• Christmas
• mortgage
• ballet
• gourmet

💡 Mastering silent letters like 'T' helps you blend words together more fluidly, making your English sound more natural!