homophone
ho
ˈhoʊ
how
mo
moʊ
mow
phone
ˌfoʊn
fown
British pronunciation
/hˈɒməfˌə‍ʊn/

Definition & Meaning of "homophone"in English

Homophone
01

(grammar) one of two or more words with the same pronunciation that differ in meaning, spelling or origin

example
Examples
The homophones " piece " and " peace " are frequently confused by new English learners.
When writing poetry, some poets cleverly use homophones to add layers of meaning to their verses.
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