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  • Types of Words: Paronyms, Homophones, Homographs, Homonyms, Heteronyms, Capitonyms, and Oronyms
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    Types of Words: Paronyms, Homophones, Homographs, Homonyms, Heteronyms, Capitonyms, and Oronyms

    The English language contains many words with similar or identical spellings and pronunciations but different meanings. Learning the differences between paronyms, homophones, homographs, homonyms, heteronyms, capitonyms, and oronyms is essential for avoiding common and sometimes embarrassing mistakes. Paronyms Paronyms are words with similar pronunciations but different spellings and meanings. For example: accept – verb – […] More

  • Fun with English Oronyms
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    Fun with English Oronyms

    The English language is a language of many words with similar or identical spellings and pronunciations but different meanings. Oronyms are paronymic words or phrases with similar pronunciations but different spellings and meanings. Many plays on words use oronyms for a comical effect. The following sections list and exemplify some funny and downright strange oronyms […] More