phonetictwin
nounUK /fəˈnɛtɪk twɪn/
US /fəˈnɛtɪk twɪn/
A phonetic twin is a word that sounds just like another word but is spelled differently.
The words 'see' and 'sea' are phonetic twins.
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2. A person who sounds exactly like someone else when speaking.
The comedian is a phonetic twin of the famous actor.
3. A recording or voice that matches another voice in sound.
The app found a phonetic twin for my voice.
4. Two letters or sounds that are pronounced the same way.
In some accents, 'c' and 'k' act as phonetic twins.