silent e

noun

An unpronounced letter ⟨e⟩ at the end of a word.

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mute e
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Meanings

nounsilent e (plural silent e's)

plural silent e's

  1. grammarAn unpronounced letter ⟨e⟩ at the end of a word.

    Synonyms: mute e

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn unpronounced letter ⟨e⟩ at the end of a word.

Similar
mute e
Also see
mute e
Cite this entry
APA

silent e. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silent%20e

MLA

“silent e.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silent%20e. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “silent e,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/silent%20e.

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