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What is a homograph for intentionally?

There isn't a perfect homograph for "intentionally" because it's a relatively complex word. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations.

Here's why it's difficult to find a true homograph:

* Pronunciation: "Intentionally" is pronounced with emphasis on the second syllable ("ten"). Finding a word with the same spelling but a different pronunciation is unlikely.

* Meaning: The meaning of "intentionally" is specific and related to a conscious act. It's hard to find a word with a completely different meaning while retaining the same spelling.

However, here are some words that share the same spelling but have different pronunciations and meanings, which might be considered "almost" homographs:

* Intentionally (inten-shun-uh-lee): done on purpose, deliberately

* Intentionally (in-ten-shun-uh-lee): This is a less common pronunciation, but it is a valid one. It is still pronounced with an emphasis on the second syllable, but it is pronounced with a different intonation.

Ultimately, "intentionally" is a unique word in terms of its spelling and pronunciation, making finding a true homograph challenging.

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