homophone

How to Split "homophone" into Syllables

The word homophone is divided into 4 syllables: ho·mo·pho·ne. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• ho — 1st syllable
• mo — 2nd syllable
• pho — 3rd syllable
• ne — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of homophone:

• IPA: /ˈhɒməfəʊn/

📖 Definitions

1. A letter or group of letters which are pronounced the same as another letter or group of letters.
2. A homophone is a type of homonym in the loose sense of that term (a word which sounds or is spelled the same as another). (The strict sense of homonym is a word that both sounds and is spelled the same as another word.) A homograph is a word with the same spelling as another but a completely unrelated meaning. Homographs are not necessarily homophones. See homonym § Usage notes for examples.

📚 Word Origin & History

From French homophone; equivalent to homo- (“same”) +‎ -phone (“sound”). Borrowed from Ancient Greek ὁμόφωνος (homóphōnos, “speaking the same language, making the same sound, in agreement, in unison”), from ὁμο- (homo-, “same”) + -φωνος (-phōnos, “with respect to language or sound”), a suffix derived from φωνή (phōnḗ, “sound, language”), in the linguistic sense coined by French philologist Jean-François Champollion 1822 (for the adjective) a...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down homophone into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

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