>> ZG·Lingua >  >> Theoretical Linguistics >> Phonology

Homophone what does it mean?

A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word, but has a different meaning and spelling.

For example:

* "See" and "Sea" sound the same, but one refers to sight and the other to a large body of water.

* "There," "Their," and "They're" sound the same, but have different meanings (location, possession, and contraction of "they are").

It's important to be aware of homophones because they can cause confusion if you use the wrong one in writing or speaking.

Copyright © www.zgghmh.com ZG·Lingua All rights reserved.