Is the V silent in eavesdropping?
The area under the eaves right next to the front of a building used to be called the “eavesdrop,” and somebody listening in secretively from such a position came to be called an “eavesdropper.” Unfortunately, so few people distinctly pronounce the V in “eavesdrop” that many are misled into misspelling it “easedrop.”
What eavesdropping means?
: to listen secretly to private conversation. eavesdrop. intransitive verb.
Is the L silent in vulnerable?
The Word ‘vulnerable‘ is tough: two Dark L’s and the schwa-R sound.