They are generally called homographs (written the same), but they are also divided into two specific groups by pronunciation:
-- If words are spelled the same, but have both a different pronunciation AND a different meaning, they are heteronyms.
Examples of Heteronyms:
number (noun, numeral) and number (more numb)
does (verb to do) and does (plural of female deer)
-- Words that are spelled the same, and sound the same, but with different meanings, are called homonyms.
Examples of homonyms :
bear (noun, animal) and bear (to tolerate or hold).
tire (noun, car part) and tire (to become fatigued)
*If words are simply sounded alike, they are sometimes referred to as homonyms but are technically homophones (sound-alike words).
Example of homophones :
bear (noun, animal) and bare (uncovered)
desert (verb, to abandon) and dessert (treat after a meal)
heteronyms
Words such as "minute" that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations are called homographs.
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings are called homographs. These words are pronounced the same way but may have different origins and definitions.
Words that are spelled differently, sound the same, and have different meanings are called homophones.
Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings.
Words with multiple meanings are called homonyms. Homonyms are words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings. These words can cause confusion in language and communication.
Words such as "minute" that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations are called homographs.
Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings are called homographs. These words are pronounced the same way but may have different origins and definitions.
Words that are spelled differently, sound the same, and have different meanings are called homophones.
Homonyms are words that sound the same but have different meanings. Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings.
A word that has two meanings is called a homonym. These words sound alike or are spelled alike but have different meanings.
Words with multiple meanings are called homonyms. Homonyms are words that are spelled the same and sound the same but have different meanings. These words can cause confusion in language and communication.
Homonyms are words that are pronounced and spelled the same but have different meanings.
Words that are spelled the same but have different pronunciations and meanings are called homographs.
Words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings are called homophones. Examples include "to," "two," and "too."
Homophones. If they are spelt the same they are called homographs and homonyms.
Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and pronunciations.
those words are called homophones