"b" is silent in "doubt"

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• silent — silently, adv. silentness, n. /suy leuhnt/, adj. 1. making no sound; quiet; still: a silent motor. 2. refraining from speech. 3. speechless; mute. 4. not inclined to speak; taciturn; reticent. 5. characterized by absence of speech or sound: a… …   Universalium

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• silent — /ˈsaɪlənt/ (say suyluhnt) adjective 1. making no sound; quiet; still. 2. refraining from speech. 3. speechless; mute. 4. taciturn; reticent. 5. characterised by absence of speech or sound: a silent prayer; a silent film. 6. tacit: a silent assent …  

• silent — adj. 1 not speaking; not uttering or making or accompanied by any sound. 2 (of a letter) written but not pronounced, e.g. b in doubt. 3 (of a film) without a synchronized soundtrack. 4 (of a person) taciturn; speaking little. 5 saying or… …   Useful english dictionary