When words are spelled differently, but pronounced the same, and have two different meanings, they are called homonyms.
close, clothes
weight, wait
meet, meat
bald, bawled, balled
ad, add
For a complete list of homonyms, see http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/list_homonyms.pdf
homophones
No, that sentence is not an example of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, like "buzz" or "splash." The sentence you provided does not contain any words that mimic sounds.
Words with hard consonant sounds include "cat," "dog," "tiger," "rock," and "book." These words have strong, clear consonant sounds that are pronounced with force and emphasis.
A similarity of sounds at the end of words is known as a rhyme. Rhymes are words that have similar ending sounds, often found in poetry and music to create rhythm and make words or phrases more memorable.
Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words is called alliteration.ex. Snow and Snarl, Cat and KayakRepetition of consonant sounds in the middle of words is called consonance.ex. Police and Collection, Chamber and LiberateRepetition of vowel sounds in the middle of words is called assonance.ex. Snow and Police, Snarl and Kayak
homophones
Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates or resembles the sound it represents. For example, "buzz" or "woof" are examples of onomatopoeic words. They are commonly used in literature and comics to help convey sounds vividly.
The "ea" sound typically resembles the long "e" vowel sound, as in the words "bead," "read," or "leaf." It can also create a short "e" sound in some words, such as "bread" or "head." Overall, the pronunciation often depends on the specific word and its context in the English language.
The German word that sounds like "sleep" is "slieb," which is a dialectical variation of "schlief," the past tense of "schlafen," meaning "to sleep." However, if you're looking for a word that closely resembles "sleep," it might also refer to "Schlaf," which means "sleep." Both words are related to the concept of sleeping in German.
Repeating words or sounds is a complex vocal tic
The repetition of sounds in a series of words
Onomatopoeia: Where sounds are spelled out as words; or, when words describing sounds actually sound like the sounds they describe. I heard him gurgling water.
Consonance, as opposed to assonance of vowel sounds or alliteration of sounds at the beginning of words.
No, that sentence is not an example of onomatopoeia. Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes, like "buzz" or "splash." The sentence you provided does not contain any words that mimic sounds.
words, pictures ,or sounds that represents facts are called
No, the words then and there do not have long e sounds. Then has a short e, and there, rhymes with air, has a short a.
Orzo is a type of pasta that resembles rice.