Silent D Pronunciation: Do Not Pronounce the D

Improve your English pronunciation by mastering the silent "d" in words like bridge, handsome, and Wednesday.

Pronouncing English words correctly can be challenging, especially when dealing with silent letters. The letter "d" is often silent when it appears before the letters "n" and "g". Here are some common examples and tips to help you master this pronunciation.

• Bridge. Instead of saying "breed-ge", the correct pronunciation is "brij". The "d" is silent, making the word smoother and more fluent. 
• Handsome. The word "handsome" should be pronounced as "han·sm", not "hand-some". The silent "d" simplifies the pronunciation.
• Wednesday. "Wednesday" is correctly pronounced as "wenz·day", not "wed-nes-day". The silent "d" helps make the word flow better.

Understanding and practicing these silent "d" pronunciations can greatly improve your spoken English. Watch our video on Silent D Pronunciation to hear these words pronounced correctly and to practice along.