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Why is h in ghost?

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The h in ghost isn't silent. G-host. G-ost. Which sounds better? The first one.

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The "h" in "ghost" is a silent letter, inherited from the word's Old English roots. Over time, pronunciation changed while the spelling remained consistent, leading to the silent "h" in modern English.

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