056 - Do you know these interesting English heteronyms?

Espresso English Podcast · Sep 16, 2015 · 11m

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 far

My house is close to the bus station.

close (v.) with a “z” sound = shut, opposite of open

Please close the door when you leave.

live (v.) with the same “i” as in “sit” = reside

I live in an apartment in the city center.

live (adj.) with the same “i” as in “I” (me) = happening at that moment, in that place

I was interviewed on live TV.

There’s live music at the restaurant

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