Silent c (science, scissors)
Science
Say: SY-uns. The study of the natural world.
Science is Sana's favourite subject.
Scissors
Say: SIZ-erz. A tool with two blades for cutting.
Pass me the scissors to cut this chart paper.
Muscle
Say: MUS-ul. Body tissue that helps you move.
Stretch each muscle before the race.
Remember: Sc before e, i or y usually says just s: science, scene, scissors. Exception: British sceptic says SKEP-tik. Muscle says MUS-ul, like 'mussel'.