Added 9 October 2026
homophonous
/həˈmɒfənəs/ adjective
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Having the same pronunciation.
"Cot" and "caught" are homophonous in some American accents, as are "there" and "they're".
- Homophonic; sounding the same.
Origin
Adapted borrowing of Ancient Greek ὁμόφωνος (homóphōnos) + -ous. By surface analysis, homo- + -phonous.
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