Homophone

Pro Tip 1/3

Spelling Differences

Homophones sound the same but often have different spellings which learners need to identify.

The homophones 'sea' and 'see' are spelled differently but pronounced the same.

Pro Tip 2/3

Context Clues

To understand which homophone is being used, pay attention to the sentence's context.

Depending on context, 'write' and 'right' can be distinguished even though they are homophones.

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Vocabulary Expansion

Learning homophones is a great way to expand your vocabulary and understand more nuances in English.

By mastering homophones, you'll be able to understand why 'flower' and 'flour' are used differently.