There are words like "refuse" that have two different pronunciations, each with an independent meaning: re-fuse´ meaning decline vs. re´-fuse meaning garbage. Other words, when pronounced differently, may suggest a different meaning. Here are a few (remember to say the word differently; for example, "bother" becomes "both" + er).
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barfly — ad nauseam bother — more than two bravest — odd chest garment capable — has a head demonstrate — devilish display furious — the look of mink flower — cry baby depot — pour soup heaven — thrown up hinder — further back imply — elfin literate — knows metric molest — most like a skin blemish mother — one who catches moths preaching — before the pain starts |
preface — before the makeup goes on prelate — right on time present — sent once before ranger — retired bell ringer restore — bed of rocks redraw — steak cooked rare resting — if the first sting doesn’t do it singer — arsonist solder — retired salesman shower — dirty old man in a rain coat only — one way to set the switch tower — one in front of the towee towing — take flight unit — tag someone else violator — musician akin to a cellist |