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Heteronyms

Heteronyms. Heteronyms. A heteronym is a word having a different pronunciation and meaning as another word, but the same spelling. Sometimes the stress is on a different syllable and sometimes the stress remains the same, but only the pronunciation of the vowel changes. Produce and Produce.

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Heteronyms

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  1. Heteronyms

  2. Heteronyms • A heteronym is a word having a different pronunciation and meaning as another word, but the same spelling. Sometimes the stress is on a different syllable and sometimes the stress remains the same, but only the pronunciation of the vowel changes.

  3. Produce and Produce • You will find fruits and vegetables in the produce section. (adjective) • Many factories producetoo much pollution. (verb)

  4. Polish and Polish • He was a famous Polish actor in the 1960's. (adjective) • We need to polish all of the furniture and silverware. (verb)

  5. Lead and Lead • It's very dangerous to use lead paint. (adjective) • The cowboyslead the cattle to the ranch. (verb)

  6. Present and Present • The boy received a present from his grandmother. (noun) • We are going to present our idea at the meeting. (verb)

  7. Live and Live • This TV show is always broadcast live. (adjective) • Where do kangaroos and koalas live? (verb)

  8. Dove and Dove • A dove is a white bird that symbolizes peace. (noun) • The swimmers dove into the pool several times. (verb)

  9. Object and Object • The treasure hunter discovered a valuable object in the tomb. (noun) • Lawyers often object to questions during a trial. (verb)

  10. Subject and Subject • What was your favorite subject in school? Math, science, history? (noun) • New drugs are subject to many tests before they are approved. (verb

  11. Desert and Desert • They had been lost in the desert for almost a week. (noun) • The soldier decided to desert the army one day. (verb)

  12. Close and Close • She is veryclose to finishing her essay for literature class. (adjective) • Pleaseclose the door and windows when you leave. (verb)

  13. Read and Read • Are you going toread the sports section of the newspaper? (verb - present tense) • I've already read this book three times. (verb - past tense)

  14. Bow and Bow • The little girl wore a pretty pink bow in her hair. (noun) • The dancers always bow after their performances. (verb)

  15. Tear and Tear • She must have been sad because I saw a tear on her cheek. (noun) • Be careful not to accidentally tear the paper. (verb)

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