Is the S or C silent in 'scent'?

hi mischievousmeadow
All written words convey meaning by spelling not sound so silence is not the pertinent element to question.
Best wishes
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To sent.. or not to cent.. that is the question

The c probably. it would be a hard c sound like a k if it wasn't.

Now that's a thought provoking conundrum.. 😊

The "s" is a a cent in a penny and pronounced the same.

the "sc" is a blended sound.

The P is silent as in ocean bathing!

good qst,

S