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English has plenty of words that are spelled the same but said differently, and only the sentence tells you which one you've got. Some questions play one exact pronunciation and ask what it means. Others ask you to work it out from a sentence, a rhyme or the grammar. Levels move from everyday pairs like wind and tear to rarer ones like slough and agape.
Work out which pronunciation fits the meaning, then hear the exact sound.
What you'll practice
- Choose the right sound from the meaning
- Hear each pronunciation on its own
- Spot the patterns behind words like lead, close and blessed
Frequently asked questions
- What is a heteronym?
- A word that shares its spelling with another word but has a different pronunciation and meaning, like lead the metal and lead to guide.
- How is this different from the Stress Shift quiz?
- Stress Shift focuses on the beat moving between noun and verb. This quiz also covers changes to vowels, consonants and syllables, like wound, close and blessed.
- How do the levels unlock?
- Score at least 6 out of 10 on a level to unlock the next one. Every question has a 30-second timer and instant feedback.