Is d silent in ......?

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Is d silent in ......?

Is d silent in ......?

Hi,

Is the letter d silent in this word: gadget?

I heard many times on dictionary.com

I think it isn �t pronounced. What do you think ?

Thanks a lot.

11 Nov 2014

redcamarocruiser

Yes, it is silent. /gaj-it/

11 Nov 2014

The �d � modifies the �g � to a �j � - we don �t say "gaggit" but "gajit". So the �d � is technically silent but the �dg � together make a particular sound.

11 Nov 2014

I would say that "gadget" does actually contain a "d" sound, but not using your vocal chords. It contains two sounds:

1. the "d" of "dog", phonetically (d)

2. the "j" of "television", phonetically (ʒ)

These two create a sound like in "jazz" or "Argentinian", which phonetically is written (dʒ).

Of course, accents differ in English and maybe someone has a different way of saying this, but this is what I would say.

11 Nov 2014

Actually, these sounds �(dʒ) and �(ʒ).are difficult for Arab.

11 Nov 2014

MoodyMoody

danygera is right; the "j" sound has the two parts he or she stated. I would say the "d" in gadget, judge, and other such words isn �t technically silent like silent "e" or the "b" in debt, but it is redundant or unnecessary for proper pronunciation.

11 Nov 2014