Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
homophonous
Adjective
/ˌhɒməˈfɒnəs/
Definition
Having the same pronunciation but different meanings and usually different spellings.
Examples
- ‘to’ and ‘two’ are homophonous words.
- The words ‘flour’ and ‘flower’ are homophonous.
- Many students confuse homophonous words in their writing.
Meaning
The term ‘homophonous’ refers to words that sound the same when pronounced, although they may have different meanings or origins.
Synonyms
- homophone
- pun
- sound-alike
