Heteronyms are words with the same spelling, different meanings, and different stressed syllables.
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
refutedsupported
the weight of evidence
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AS REPORTEDno primary record reached; this is what the reporting says
Lexicographical reference materials define heteronyms as words sharing the same spelling but possessing distinct meanings and differing stress patterns.
... Words that have the same meaning or pronunciation , but differ in the way they are spelled ( bear vs bare ) . heteronyms Words that differ in meaning but are identical in either pronunciation or spelling ... different syllables . 2 A break ...
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... Spelling and stress English is a stress-timed language where rhythm appears to play an important role in distinguishing between stressed and unstressed syllables ... words. The noun and adjective present, which are stressed on the first ...
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