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Pronunciation puzzles
A homonym is a word that has the same pronunciation as, or is spelt identical to, another word with a different meaning.
For example, the letter “a” has the homonym “eh”.
(Second option) (Switch back and forth)
(Suitable) (Commandeer)
(Satisfied) (Components)
(Conference attendee) (Assign)
(Price reduction) (Disregard)
(Way in) (Enrapture)
(Incorrect) (Disabled)
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