homonym

Word parts

homo- + -onym

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɒm.əˌnɪm/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈhɑm.əˌnɪm/

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Noun

Singular homonym

Plural homonyms

1. (countable) Homonyms are two words that both sound and are spelled the same as each other.

   Tree bark and dog barking.