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Jimmy： Stacy， how do you spell “close” ［kloʊz］？
Stacy： C-L-O-S-E
Jimmy： Thanks。 Okay， how do you spell “close” ［kloʊs］？
Stacy： C-L-O-S-E
Jimmy： What？ They sound so different！ How can they be spelled the same？
Hello E-Speller friends！
Are you confused by
“close” [kloʊz]
and
“close” [kloʊs]
too？
Close and close are
heteronyms
。
Heteronyms
are words that are spelled the same but pronounced differently。
The difference is the sound of the “s”。
“Close,” [kloʊz] as a verb or noun, has a [z] sound at the end.
Open or close ［kloʊz］？
Please close ［kloʊz］ the door。
I have to close ［kloʊz］ the store this weekend。
The party drew to a close ［kloʊz］ （a noun）。 （The party was ending。）
If you see “closes，” “closing，” or “closed，” remember it should be pronounced with the ［z］ sound。
“Close,” [kloʊs] as an adjective or adverb, ends with a [s] sound. It is used to describe relationships and how close you are to a place.
I am close ［kloʊs］ with my family。
We are close ［kloʊs］ to our destination。
They were close ［kloʊs］ in high school but not anymore。
If you see “closer，” remember it should be pronounced with the ［s］ sound。
Here’s a rhyme to help you remember：
Please
close
the door
Because you’re
closer
It’s not a chore
I don’t wanna be colder。
When
c-l-o-s-e
is a noun or verb，
You better use the
[z]
sound so you are heard。
If
c-l-o-s-e
is an adjective，
You better use the
[s]
sound so you’re understood。
There is a test at the end for you to try。 Good luck！
Ask your friends if you’re not sure。 ：p
Goodbye E-Speller friends！
Until next time！
Test:
They want to
close
my store。 ［z］ or ［s］
It is
close
to the end of the school year。 ［z］ or ［s］
Are we
close
to your house？ ［z］ or ［s］
What time does the mall
close
？ ［z］ or ［s］
My parents are uncomfortably
close
with my friends。 ［z］ or ［s］
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或者
栗子英文
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