Homographs (words which have two meanings)
but which are pronounced differently.
Click on the buttons with a question mark to chose your answer. Click on the sound bar under the button to hear the pronunciation of the word.
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He wound up his speech with a toast to the bride.
The bullet hit his arm causing a terrible wound.
Rice pudding is a pretty boring desert!
It is surprising how many creatures can live in
the middle of a desert.
I know I'm alcoholic and I've lost my job but please
don't desert me now!
Your British driving license may be invalid in France
after Brexit.
After Joan's accident she was left a permanent invalid.
You can record telephone conversations on Skpe.
The bank has no record of my payment to the Tax
Office.
Frankie and Johnie are very close friends.
The bank wants to close my account with them: They're
only interested in big businesses.