Here's why:
* Homograph: Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and potentially different pronunciations.
* Homonym: Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
"Capital" can refer to:
* Capital (noun): The city that serves as the seat of government. (pronounced "CAP-i-tal")
* Capital (noun): Wealth or assets used to start or run a business. (pronounced "CAP-i-tal")
* Capital (adjective): Important or major. (pronounced "CAP-i-tal")
While the word "capital" is spelled the same in all these cases, its pronunciation can differ slightly.
Therefore, "capital" is a homograph.