These Strange English Words are IMPOSSIBLE! – Heteronyms Part 1

These Strange English Words are IMPOSSIBLE! – Heteronyms Part 1

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English, Other

6th Grade - University

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The video explores the complexity of the English language, focusing on heteronyms—words that look the same but have different meanings and pronunciations. The teacher uses the word 'project' to illustrate how it functions as both a verb and a noun, with distinct meanings and pronunciations. The video also introduces the word 'protrude' and highlights the usefulness of the International Phonetic Alphabet in understanding pronunciation.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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