HOMOPHONES
Homophones are words that have exactly the same sound (pronunciation) but different meanings and (usually) spelling.
For example, the following two words have the same sound, but different meanings and spelling:
hour
our
In the next example, the two words have the same sound and spelling, but different meanings:
bear (the animal)
bear (to carry)
Usually homophones are in groups of two (our, hour), but very occasionally they can be in groups of three (to, too, two) or even four. If we take our "bear" example, we can add another word to the group"
bare (naked)
bear (the animal)
bear (to tolerant)
homophones. (1997-2013) english club. Recovered by http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/homophones.htm
Homophones are words that have exactly the same sound (pronunciation) but different meanings and (usually) spelling.
For example, the following two words have the same sound, but different meanings and spelling:
hour
our
In the next example, the two words have the same sound and spelling, but different meanings:
bear (the animal)
bear (to carry)
Usually homophones are in groups of two (our, hour), but very occasionally they can be in groups of three (to, too, two) or even four. If we take our "bear" example, we can add another word to the group"
bare (naked)
bear (the animal)
bear (to tolerant)
homophones. (1997-2013) english club. Recovered by http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/homophones.htm
HOMOGRAPHS
Homographs are words with different pronunciation, meanings and origins but the same spelling. They are not to be confused with homonyms, homophones and heteronyms. In order to work out which pronunciation and which meaning is appropriate, you need to be aware of the context. Here are a few homographs and their meaning.
EXAMPLES
EXAMPLES
- agape - wide open/a Greek word meaning “love”
- attribute - a characteristic or quality/to think of as belonging to or originating in some person, place or thing
- axes - the plural of ax or axe/the plural of axis
- bass - a deep voice or tone/a kind of fish
- bat - a piece of sporting equipment used in baseball/a winged animal associated with vampires
- bow - to bend at the waist/the front of a boat/a pair of tied loops
- buffet - to hit, punch or slap/a self-serve food bar
- bustier - an undergarment/more busty
Homograph examples. (2011-2013) daily writing tips. Recovered by http://www.dailywritingtips.com/homograph-examples/