homophonic Definition
- 1(of a word) pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning, whether spelled the same way or not
- 2(of music) having the same sound but different meanings or origins
Using homophonic: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "homophonic" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The words 'flower' and 'flour' are homophonic.
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The Beatles' song 'Help!' is homophonic with the Morse code for the letter 'H'.
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The two chords in this song are homophonic, creating a harmonious sound.
homophonic Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for homophonic
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Summary: homophonic in Brief
The term 'homophonic' [hɒməˈfɒnɪk] refers to a word that is pronounced the same as another but has a different meaning, or to music that has the same sound but different meanings or origins. For example, 'flower' and 'flour' are homophonic words. The Beatles' song 'Help!' is homophonic with the Morse code for the letter 'H'.
