homophonous
/həˈmɒfənəs/
homophonous
English
Adj
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Definition
Having the same pronunciation.
Etymology
Adapted borrowing of Ancient Greek ὁμόφωνος (homóphōnos) + -ous. By surface analysis, homo- + -phonous.
Example Sentences
- ""Cot" and "caught" are homophonous in some American accents, as are "there" and "they're"."
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