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We call them homophones.
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, such as "buy" and "by."
Sound-alikes or homophones are words that have varying methods of spelling, yet sound the same.
Sound-alikes or homophones are words that have varying methods of spelling, yet sound the same.
Words that sound alike but are spelled differently are called homophones. These are words that have different meanings and often lead to confusion due to their similar pronunciation.
We call them homophones.
Sound-alikes or homophones are words that have varying methods of spelling, yet sound the same.
Sound-alikes or homophones are words that have varying methods of spelling, yet sound the same.
Sound-alikes or homophones are words that have varying methods of spelling, yet sound the same.
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Homonyms are words that sound alike but have different meanings. Words that both sound the same and are spelled the same and both homonyms (same sound) Fair, as in country fair and fair as in reasonable for example
These are homonyms or homophones.
When a word like "bass" has two different meanings and pronunciations, it is known as a homograph. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
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
Homonyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Examples include "bat" (flying mammal) and "bat" (equipment used in sports).
Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings, such as "buy" and "by."
those words are called homophones
A homophone.