Homophony
Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊmoʊˈfoʊni/
Homophony (noun)
- A situation where different words are pronounced the same but have different meanings.
- The use of different word forms that sound alike to create meaning or wordplay.
Examples
- Homophony can confuse same sound words in quick speech.
- Same sound words create homophony when listeners hear only sound.