“Unlocking the Secrets of Sound: What Homophones Reveal About Language and Communication!”
They give English teachers nightmares, cause headaches for students, and drive editors crazy.
We writers need to be diligent about homophones because spell-check won’t catch them, and many readers cite misspelled homophones as pet peeves.
And we never want to annoy our readers! That’s a cardinal sin.
Examples of Homophones
Here are some examples of homophones:
- Their and there
- Accept vs. except
- Compliment vs complement
- Its and It’s
- Weather and whether
- Bass or base
Homophones must sound the same but differ in meaning. They’re not always spelled the same, but they can share spelling. For example, tie (tie a knot) and tie (fashion accessory worn around the neck) sound the same and are spelled the same but have different meanings.
