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The L is written, everybody sees it, and nobody says it.

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salmon

ˈsæmənnoun

A large pink fish.

The L is silent: SAM-on.

All 10 words and 10 sentences

  1. salmonˈsæmənnoun

    A large pink fish.

    The L is silent: SAM-on.

  2. calmkɑːmAlso said kɑːlm. Both are accepted here.adjective

    Quiet and not worried.

    The L is silent: it rhymes with palm.

  3. halfhæfnoun

    One of two equal parts.

    The L is silent: HAF.

  4. folkfoʊknoun

    People in general.

    The L is silent: FOKE.

  5. yolkjoʊknoun

    The yellow middle of an egg.

    Rhymes with folk, and the L is just as silent.

  6. talktɔːkverb

    To speak with somebody.

    The L is silent: it rhymes with walk.

  7. walkwɔːkAlso said wɑːk. Both are accepted here.verb

    To go on foot.

  8. almondˈɑːməndnoun

    A flat pale nut.

    Most speakers drop the L: AH-mond.

  9. palmpɑːmAlso said pɑːlm. Both are accepted here.noun

    The inside surface of your hand.

    The L is silent: PAHM.

  10. chalktʃɑːkAlso said tʃɔːk. Both are accepted here.noun

    Soft white stone used for writing.

    Rhymes with walk, with no L in either.

Sentences

  1. Is the salmon fresh this morning?
  2. The sea was completely calm today.
  3. I only want half of that, please.
  4. The folk here have been very kind.
  5. I would like the yolk left soft.
  6. Could we talk about it later?
  7. Shall we walk instead of waiting?
  8. Does the cake have almond in it?
  9. The mark is right across my palm.
  10. The menu is written in chalk outside.