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056 - Do you know these interesting English heteronyms?

056 - Do you know these interesting English heteronyms?

FromEspresso English Podcast


056 - Do you know these interesting English heteronyms?

FromEspresso English Podcast

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Sep 16, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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Heteronyms in English are two words with the same spelling, but different pronunciations and different meanings.Two common examples are the words CLOSE and LIVE.close (adj.) with an “s” sound = near, not farMy house is close to the bus station.close (v.) with a “z” sound = shut, opposite of openPlease close the door when you leave.live (v.) with the same “i” as in “sit” = resideI live in an apartment in the city center.live (adj.) with the same “i” as in “I” (me) = happening at that moment, in that placeI was interviewed on live TV.There’s live music at the restaurantToday you'll learn some interesting heteronyms in the English language. Click here for the lesson text
Released:
Sep 16, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

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