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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

homophony

/hɒməˈfɒni/ noun · British & US
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What does homophony mean?

noun

The phenomenon of words being pronounced the same but having different meanings, or words that sound the same but have different spellings. This can lead to confusion or ambiguity in communication.

Example

"The words 'flower' and 'flour' are examples of homophony, as they are pronounced the same but have different meanings and spellings."

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