== == When there are two or more words that are spelled the same and have different pronunciations or meanings, they are called heteronyms.
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Words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently are called heteronyms. These words have different meanings and are pronounced differently based on their context or part of speech.
Phonological conditioning refers to the influence of the sounds or phonemes in a language on the pronunciation of other sounds. It occurs when the pronunciation of a particular sound is affected by its phonetic context, such as neighboring sounds or syllable structure. For example, in English, the pronunciation of the letter "t" can vary based on its position within a word (e.g., pronounced differently in "tip" and "stop").
The pronunciation of "maon" would depend on the language or dialect it is being used in. In English, it would typically be pronounced as "may-on" with the emphasis on the first syllable. In other languages, such as Irish Gaelic, it may be pronounced differently. It's important to consider the context and origin of the word to determine the correct pronunciation.
In French, there are words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently, such as "mère" (mother) and "mer" (sea). Another example is "verre" (glass) and "vers" (towards). These words may have the same spelling, but the pronunciation changes based on the context and meaning.
The English word homage is pronounced HOM-ij.In the context of films, it may be pronounced in the French manner (approximately om-AHZH), especially if you are talking about homage to a film director whom you describe as an auteur. However, in any other context such a pronunciation would be pretentious, and even in a cinematic context it should be used sparingly.
"juego", the Spanish word for "I play" or "game", depending on context, is pronounced "HWAY-goh".
The pronunciation of "chiem" can vary depending on the language or context. In English, it is typically pronounced as "cheem", rhyming with "dream". However, if it is a name or a word from another language, the pronunciation can be different.
"Nyan" is pronounced as "nyahn," where the "ny" sounds like the "ny" in "canyon," and the "an" is pronounced like "ahn." The pronunciation often emphasizes a playful or whimsical tone, especially in the context of the popular internet meme featuring the Nyan Cat.
Yes, "fray" is not a homograph because it is pronounced differently based on the context. It is pronounced as /freɪ/ when referring to a fight or battle, and as /freɪ/ when referring to unraveling or wearing out.
The word 'the' can be pronounced in different ways depending on context. It is sometimes pronounced with the schwa when the following word begins with a consonant.
A homograph for "repay" is "read." "Read" can be pronounced differently based on its context, just like "repay" can have different meanings based on its usage.
"Does" is a homograph as it can be pronounced differently and have different meanings depending on the context - for example, "does he know?" vs. "a deer does." "Fizz" is not a homograph.