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homophone
Definition:
(nou) two words are homophones if they are pronounced the same way but differ in meaning or spelling or both (e.g. bare and bear)
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈhɒməfəʊn
Examples:
Her name is a homophone for the Japanese word for ghost.
This is a true homophone as the same word is used for pronoun and verb.
The homophone with write is in this case entirely coincidental.
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Common mistakes of homophone pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners say "homophone" as /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/ (UK) or /ˈhɑːməˌfoʊn/ (US) with incorrect stress on the second syllable. Tip: Remember to stress the first syllable, "ho".
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "o" in "homophone" can be mispronounced. Instead of /oʊ/, some may say /ɔː/. Tip: Practice saying "ho" with a long "o" sound, like in "go".
- Ignoring the "h": Some may pronounce "homophone" as /ˈɒməˌfoʊn/ (UK) or /ˈhɑːməˌfoʊn/ (US) without the initial "h". Tip: Always start with a clear "h" sound to avoid confusion.
- Overemphasizing the "ph": Learners might stress the "ph" in "homophone" too much, making it sound awkward. Tip: Keep the "ph" soft and smooth, blending it into the second syllable.
- Mispronouncing the ending: Some might say "homophone" as /ˈhɒməfən/ (UK) or /ˈhɑːməfən/ (US) with an unclear ending. Tip: Ensure the last syllable is pronounced clearly as "fone", rhyming with "tone".