Mississippi Foundations of Reading Practice Test

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A word which is spelled differently but pronounced identically to another word is called what?

Homonym
Homophone
Synonym
Antonym

The correct answer is: Homophone

A word that is spelled differently but pronounced identically to another word is called a homophone. Homophones are a specific type of homonym, focusing on the aspect of pronunciation. For example, "pair" (a set of two) and "pear" (the fruit) sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. This characteristic makes homophones particularly relevant in discussions about phonetics and the importance of spelling in written communication. In contrast, synonyms are words that have similar meanings, and antonyms are words that have opposite meanings. These terms do not relate to pronunciation or spelling similarities, which is why they are not applicable in this context.