Writingtosms Posted 4 years ago
Grammar
Pronunciation of "asked"
Hi
In the word "asked", is the letter "k" silent"?
Please help.
Thank you.
Top answer
writingtosms In the word "asked", is the letter "k" silent"? No, but it is passed over "unreleased". It sounds like a microsecond of silence where the "k" is.
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writingtosmsIn the word "asked", is the letter "k" silent"?
No, but it is passed over "unreleased". It sounds like a microsecond of silence where the "k" is. You form the "k" in your mouth, but it acts more like an impediment toward reaching the "t" sound at the end — just a sort of stutter or soft click in your mouth which is created by a tighteni
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