what is it called when 2 words are spelt the same but pronounced differently?

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what is it called when 2 words are spelt the same but pronounced differently?

2007-12-24 16:02:03 · 4 answers · asked by jenn123456 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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homonyms - same name

oops
heteronym is right - like "tear" (eye water) and "tear" (rip)

2007-12-24 16:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by Mera 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋

Homophone is another term for 'same spelling, different pronunciation and meaning.' There ought to be a list somewhere, but one example is 'entrance'. Think of any more?

2007-12-25 07:03:21 · answer #2 · answered by Thomas E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A pain in the butt

2007-12-24 16:08:41 · answer #3 · answered by srbyn1 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋

They are "heteronyms."

2007-12-24 16:08:29 · answer #4 · answered by greyguy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋