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Words That Sound Identical to "night"

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The homophone of “night” is “knight”.

Both sound identical (⁄naɪt⁄). 'Knight' refers to a medieval warrior; 'night' is the dark hours of the day.

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knight

Noun
Definition

A man granted an honorable title of knighthood by a monarch.

Example Sentence

“The valiant knight swore an oath to protect the kingdom.”

Starts with silent "k" from Old English cniht.
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night

Noun
Definition

The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours from sunset to sunrise.

Example Sentence

“The stars shone brightly across the clear midnight sky.”

Standard "n" spelling with silent "gh".
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A kNight wears armor in the dark Night.

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Frequently Asked Questions About "Night" Homophones

What is the homophone of "night"?

The homophone of "night" is "knight". Both words are pronounced 100% identically in standard English as ⁄naɪt⁄, but have completely different spellings and meanings.

What is the difference between "night" and "knight"?

While pronounced identically (⁄naɪt⁄), their meanings are distinct: "knight" (Noun) means A man granted an honorable title of knighthood by a monarch.; "night" (Noun) means The period of darkness in each twenty-four hours from sunset to sunrise.. A kNight wears armor in the dark Night.

How do you pronounce "night" in English?

"night" is phonetically transcribed as ⁄naɪt⁄. Listen to native speaker audio recordings and watch authentic spoken video clips on SayItVid to master this pronunciation.

Are "night" and knight homophones or homographs?

They are homophones, NOT homographs. Homophones sound identical but have different spellings. Homographs have the same spelling but may sound different. Since "night" and "knight" are spelled differently but sound the same, they are true homophones.

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