Homophonous
/həˈmɑːfənəs/
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Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation Focus
Listening is key to distinguishing homophonous words, especially in verbal communication. 
Through attentive listening, one can tell homophonous pairs apart, as context reveals meaning.
Pro Tip 2/3Context Clues
Context is crucial. Homophonous words often rely on the surrounding words for their intended meaning. 
In the sentence 'I need to write a report,' 'write' is understood instead of the homophonous 'right'.
Pro Tip 3/3Spelling Challenges
When writing, be extra cautious with homophonous words to choose the correct spelling. 
She guessed the homophonous 'flower' instead of 'flour' in the recipe context.