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What is it called when words are spelled the way they sound?
When words are spelled the way they sound (e.g., slush, croak, sizzle) it is called onomatopoeia.
What are words that sound the same but are spelled and mean differently?
Some examples of words that sound the same but are spelled and mean differently are "there", "their", and "they're"; "to", "two", and "too"; "break" and "brake"; "right" and "write"; "flower" and "flour".
What are 3 words spelled oo but sound like o?
O sound words : door, floor, and in some dialects poor(US homophone is pour, not pore).
Does ball have a short a vowel sound?
No. Some words spelled with -all have an AW/OR vowel sound (caret O), and rhyme with awl. Ball is a homophone of "bawl." * note that some words, such as ballast and ballet, do have a short A vowel sound.
What are some words that have a short e sound but are spelled with ee like in been?
The sound in "been" is a short i sound (bin). This is practically a unique sound for the EE pair, although in French words they can have a long A sound (puree, soiree, toupee).
What are words which sound alike but are spelled different and have a different meaning called?
Words that sound alike but are spelled differently and have different meanings are called homophones. Some examples of homophones include "their" and "there," "to" and "too," and "hear" and "here."
Why does the o in the word some make the u sound?
some words are like that and make diffrent sound like the h it isnt much sounded in some words.
What is similar sounding words?
Similar sounding words are words that are pronounced similarly but have different meanings or spellings. Examples include "there," "their," and "they're"; "to," "two," and "too"; and "your" and "you're." These words can be confusing because of their similar sounds but distinct uses.
What words have a short e sound but are spelled with ai?
The word said is always a short E sound. In some pronunciations, certain and captain do, but they can also have a short I sound for the AI. Other AI words with the short E sound are again and against.
Does mouse have a short vowel sound?
The OU in mouse has the AW sound (caret O), as in house and sprout. This is widely spelled as AU or AW. In US English, many words ending in -ong have an -awng sound. Some words with OR are pronounced the same in British English. Some words with this vowel sound are: AW words - claw, brawl, lawn, awed AU words - caught, taught, taut OA words - broad O words - on, long, song, moll, john A words - ball, fall
What are some words spelled differently from the way they sound?
Some examples include "colonel," "cough," "knight," and "mnemonic." These words have silent letters or unique pronunciation patterns that differ from their spelling.
What are some sc words that make the sh sound?
Conscience
