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E final is silent when another vowel precedes it in the same
syllable.
15. _What effect does final E have on the preceding vowel?_
It usually preserves its long sound.
16. _When is B silent?_
Before _t_, or after _m_, in the same syllable.
17. _When is C silent?_
Before _k_ in the same syllable; also, before _z_, _l_, or
_t_, in a few words.
18. _When is D silent?_
Before _g_ in the same syllable.
19. _When is G silent?_
Before _m_ or _n_ in the same syllable.
20. _When is H silent?_
After _g_ or _r_ in the same syllable; and _h_ final after a
vowel is always silent; also, in a few words after _t_, and
initial in a few words.
21. _When is L silent?_
After _a_ when followed by _f_, _m_, _k_, or _v_, except in the
word valve; also, before _d_ in could, etc.
22. _When is M silent?_
Before _n_ in a few words.
23. _When is N silent?_
Final after _l_ or _m_.
24. _When is P silent?_
Initial before _n_, _s_, or _t_.
25. _When is S silent?_
In a few irregular words; as, _isle_, _puisne_, _viscount_,
_corps_, etc.
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