Words with different spellings
Is there a 4 word homophone?
medal, meddle, metal, mettle– Probably the best example, doesn’t need any pluralization and these are all reasonably common words. right, rite, wright, write- Good except “wright” which is not too common, although derivatives like “shipwright” make sense.
What are the 50 examples of homonyms?
Homonyms, Homophones, and Homographs
| accept – take in | except – other than |
|---|---|
| real – factual | reel – roll |
| right – correct; not left | write – scribble |
| ring – encircle | wring – squeeze |
| road – street | rode – past tense of ride |
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Why is scissors spelled like that?
The current spelling, from the 16th century, is due to association with Medieval Latin scissor (“tailor”), from Latin carrying the meaning “carver, cutter”, from scindere (“to split”).
Why is could spelled with an L?
The ‘l’ was added in the early 16th century by analogy with should and would; this was probably helped by the tendency for ‘l’ to be lost in those words (and so not written, leading to shudd, wode, etc).
What word has 3 of the same letters pronounced differently?
In English, “Pacific Ocean” has three “c”s, each pronounced differently.
What word has three in it?
9 letter words containing three
- threefold.
- threesome.
- threeping.
- threeling.
What are 20 examples of heteronyms?
List 1: bass, live, present, read, tear, bass, present, read, tear, live. List 2: bow, lead, produce, record, wind, lead, produce, record, wind, bow. List 3: close, Mobile, progress, refill, use, close, mobile, progress, refill, use.
Is Ghoti a real word?
The word “ghoti” is not even a real word. But it shows the inconsistency of English spelling. It is very important to understand that English spelling and English pronunciation are not always the same.
What is the longest word in the English language?
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis
Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is the longest word entered in the most trusted English dictionaries. The definition is “a lung disease caused by inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust.”
What are 10 homophones examples?
Homophones List
| List of Homophones | |
|---|---|
| Homophone Words & Sentences | Homophone Words & Sentences |
| Ate – The ape ate all the apples | Eight – We will meet after the office at eight |
| Bald – He is planning to go bald (hairless) | Bawled – She began to bawl (cry) like a child |