'Doctor! I think I’m shrinking. I’m getting smaller!' 'Well, first you will have to calm down and learn to be a little patient.' A question from Sokhom in Cambodia: What is the difference between a ...

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Let's take a look at these three terms - homophones, homographs or homonyms - and find out their meaning because they affect us in one way or another. Read on to learn more! Homophones are words that ...

Almost immediately after I wrote my post on heteronyms – words spelled identically but with different meanings and pronunciations – I got an email from a reader suggesting that I write a follow up on ...

Generally, we use the word “homonym” incorrectly, applying it too widely and covering lots of different linguistic terms. You’re doing it, but its probably not your fault. Most people were given the ...

In this week's on-air puzzle, each definition or clue contains a missing word. That word is a homophone of the word that answers the clue. For example: If the clue is "have (blank) doubt" the missing ...

“Look at the bride-to-be, see how beautiful she looks! I feel dumbstruck, because I simply cannot believe she is to marry such a cruel and undeserving person. She cannot even consider me, only because ...

Hello Sokhom. Thank you for your question concerning two terms connected to pronunciation and spelling, namely homophones and homonyms. I'll start with homophones. These are words which have the same ...