"Receipt" rhymes with "discreet": the "p" is not pronounced.

Which of the following words also have a silent "p"?

Psychologist

This is correct. The term "psychologist" is pronounced with a silent "p". All words like psychology that start with "psych-" have a silent p: psychology, psychiatrist, psychic.

Pneumonia

This is correct. We don't pronounce the "p" in "Pneumonia"; we start the word with an "n". Pneumonia is an illness, it inflames and congests the lungs.

Prayer

This is an incorrect choice. The "p" in the term "prayer" is pronounced. A "prayer" refers to an act of communicating with a god.

Cupboard

This is correct. "Cupboard" is pronounced with a silent "p". Note that the term "cup" (a container for liquids) has a "p" that is pronounced. In the term "cupboard" the letter "b" is pronounced and the "p" is silent: C-U-B-O-A-R-D. A "cupboard" is an item of furniture used for storage. Example: I store my food in a cupboard in the kitchen.

Apt

This is an incorrect choice. The "p" in the term "apt" is pronounced.

Plumber

This is an incorrect choice. The term "plumber" has a "p" that is pronounced. Note that it is the letter "b" which is silent: P-L-U-M-M-E-R. A "plumber" fixes and installs water pipes.

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