heteronym
noun
het·ero·nym
ˈhe-tə-rə-ˌnim 
: one of two or more homographs (such as a bass voice and bass, a fish) that differ in pronunciation and meaning
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“Heteronym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heteronym. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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