heterophonic

[US]/[ˈhetərəfɒnɪk]/
[UK]/[ˈhetərəˈfɒnɪk]/

Translation

adj.Having or characterized by different sounds or voices.; Relating to or involving heterophony.
n.The quality or state of having different sounds or voices.

Phrases & Collocations

heterophonic sounds

heterophonic variation

inherently heterophonic

heterophonic style

a heterophonic passage

Example Sentences

the heterophonic nature of the word "read" can be confusing for english learners.

a heterophonic spelling can make it difficult to understand a word's pronunciation.

the language contains many heterophonic words, requiring careful attention to context.

understanding heterophonic variations is crucial for accurate reading comprehension.

the program highlighted the heterophonic spellings of common words.

he noticed the heterophonic pronunciation of "bow" and "boo."

the dictionary explained the heterophonic possibilities for each word.

the challenge lies in recognizing heterophonic words in different contexts.

many homographs are also heterophonic, adding to the complexity of the language.

the software identified and flagged all the heterophonic spellings in the document.

the teacher explained the heterophonic rules to help students with pronunciation.

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