Which of the following words doesn't have a silent letter in the pronunciation?

Question

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is Option 2, "Honest".

**Explanation:**

1.  **Why Option 2 (Honest) is correct:**
    In the word "Honest" (/ˈɒnɪst/ or /ˈɑːnɪst/), all the letters are pronounced. There is no letter that is written but not spoken. Therefore, according to the question's premise, it does not contain a silent letter in its pronunciation.

2.  **Why Option 1 (Orange) is incorrect:**
    In the word "Orange" (/ˈɒrɪndʒ/ or /ˈɔːrɪndʒ/), the final 'e' is considered a silent letter. Although it contributes to the pronunciation of the preceding 'g' (making it a soft 'g' sound), the 'e' itself does not represent a distinct sound in the spoken word. Therefore, it contains a silent letter.

3.  **Why Option 3 (Knock) is incorrect:**
    In the word "Knock" (/nɒk/), the letter 'K' at the beginning of the word, when followed by 'n', is a silent letter. It is written but not pronounced.

4.  **Why Option 4 (Debt) is incorrect:**
    In the word "Debt" (/dɛt/), the letter 'B' is a silent letter. It is written but not pronounced, particularly when it appears before 't' at the end of a word or syllable.