Problem Words in American English

There are three kinds of problem words in American English

  1. Heteronyms in American English (27 sets)

    These are sets of words that:

    1. Are Spelled the Same
    2. Are Pronounced Differently
    3. The meaning is Different
    4. Example: minute - small ----- minute - 60 seconds

  2. Homophones in American English (Sample of 263 sets)

    These are sets of words that:

    1. Are Spelled Differently
    2. Are Pronounced the Same
    3. The meaning is Different
    4. Example: mail - from post office ----- male - masculine gender

  3. Homographs in American English (171 sets)

    These are sets of words that:

    1. Are Spelled the Same
    2. Are Pronounced the Same
    3. But have two different meanings
    4. Example: arms - upper limbs ----- arms - weapons
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