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HOMOPHONOUS

(adj.)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Homophonous.

Homophonous - as an adjective

Characteristic of the phenomenon of words of different origins that are pronounced the same way

Example: "`horse' and `hoarse' are homophonous words"

Example Sentences

"The words 'bear' and 'bare' are homophonous."
"In the English language, 'piece' and 'peace' are homophonous."
"The terms 'flower' and 'flour' are homophonous."
"The words 'ate' and 'eight' are homophonous in English."
"In some accents, 'sail' and 'sale' can be homophonous."
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Word Game Points

Is HOMOPHONOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, homophonous is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HOMOPHONOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is HOMOPHONOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, homophonous is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HOMOPHONOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is HOMOPHONOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, homophonous is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HOMOPHONOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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