They are called 'Homaphones'!
a figure of speech
No, but some plural words have other meanings that can be pluralized. The plural "peoples" refers to more than one "people" (collective noun for an ethnic group).
figure of speech
The term you are looking for is "homonyms." Homonyms are words that are spelled and pronounced the same but have different meanings.
Words that have more than one definition are called "polysemous" words. Polysemy refers to a single word having multiple related meanings, which can vary based on context. For example, the word "bank" can refer to a financial institution or the side of a river. Understanding these multiple meanings is essential for effective communication and comprehension.
A sentence that can be read with two different meanings is called ambiguous. It can be interpreted in more than one way depending on how the words are understood.
Multiple meanings refer to words, phrases, or concepts that can be interpreted in more than one way depending on the context or perspective. This can lead to ambiguity or confusion in communication, as the intended meaning may not always be clear. It is important to consider all possible interpretations when dealing with multiple meanings to avoid misunderstandings.
Some compound words with more than four letters:afterthoughtbeachcombercheapskatedressmakerearthquakefeatherweightgrandmotherhearthstoneinpatientjawbreakerkindheartedlighthousematchmakerneedlepointofficeholderplainclothesquartermasterrattlesnakesuperstructuretablespoonundercurrentvolleyballwatermelon
Homographs are two or more than two words that have same spellings, same pronunciation but are different in meaning. Heteronyms are two or more words with same spelling but different pronunciation and different meaning.
Words that contain more than one "k" include "knickknack," "bookkeeper," and "backpack." These terms feature multiple instances of the letter "k" while serving various meanings and contexts. Additionally, "kickback" and "hockey" are other examples.
Homophones and homonyms are not considered language techniques. They refer to words that sound alike but have different meanings (homophones) or words that are spelled the same but have different meanings (homonyms). These are more characteristics of language rather than deliberate techniques used in writing or speech.
Different words are pronounced differently. Some multisyllabic words have more than one stress, some do not.