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When words are spelled the way they sound (e.g., slush, croak, sizzle) it is called onomatopoeia.
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∙ 11y agoboys Pet,fat,did,add,mom,and some other words that is spelled the way it sounds
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Is orange onomatopoeia?
No, onomatopoeia refers to words that are spelled the way they sound as in bang, kaboom, crash.
What does homonym mean?
two words are homonyms if they are pronounced or spelled the same way but have different meanings
How does one properly spell 'phycic'?
The way to properly spell "phycic" is psychic. This is one of those words that is difficult to sound out, and it is not spelled the way it sounds so it is often spelled incorrectly.
The word for word that are spelled as they sound?
Words that are spelled as they sound are known as phonetic words. These words follow consistent and predictable spelling patterns that correspond with the way they are pronounced. Examples of phonetic words include cat, dog, bed, and run.
What are some words spelled differently from the way they sound?
There,Their,They're, right, write, wright, rite pour, pore, paw, poor
What is the homonym for steal?
Homonyms are words that sound the same or are spelled the same way but have different meanings. So, a homonym for 'steal' is 'steel'.
What do you call words that sounds the same but have a different meaning?
Heterographs are words that sound the same but have different spelling and meaning. E.g. To, Too, Two.Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings. (note could have similar spelling). E.g. Gases or Gasses.Take a look at this for a complete explanation. Especially the chart:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homophones
Why isn't 'phonics' spelled the way it sounds?
It is spelled the way it sounds. In English spelling, the digraph pH usually stands for the f sound.
How do you spell ch?
The unique digraph CH is almost always spelled that way, except that some Slavic words and names with CZ have the CH sound in English (e.g. Czechoslovakia).
What is difference between phonetically spelled words and correctly spelled words?
A phonetically spelled word is when you spell it the way it sounds. For example, "through" would be "thru". A correctly spelled word is when it is spelled as it is found in the dictionary.
Words with two meanings spelled the same way?
They are homonyms.
Why is spanish so easy for you to learn?
Spanish is a phonetic language, so its is spelled the way it sounds. Also, if you already know English, there are plenty of cognates (words that sound the same).
