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They are called homophones.

Homophones: noun: definition: words that are pronounced and sound the same, but are different in spelling and meaning.

They should not be confused with Homonyms.

Homonyms: noun: definition: words with the same spelling and sound, but has different meanings and classification (noun, verb etc).

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