What is the difference between sun and son?

The sun is the star that gives Earth light and heat — we almost always say the sun . A son is a male child — my son, their son.

Do sun and son sound the same?

Yes — both are pronounced /sʌn/, like fun . Only the spelling and the meaning are different, so in writing you need the right one.

How do I remember sun vs son?

The s u n is u p in the sky. A s o n is a b o y. Match the middle letter and you will never mix them up.

Level: A2

Sun vs Son

Sun (the star in the sky) and son (a male child) sound exactly the same. Remember: the sun is up; a son is a boy. Practice with the sentences below.

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Sun – the star that gives us light and heat.
The ______ rises in the east. – sun
The ______ sets in the west. – sun
The ______ is shining in a clear blue sky. – sun
Do not stare at the ______. – sun
The ______ gives us light during the day. – sun
The afternoon ______ warmed the porch. – sun
The ______ came out after the storm. – sun
Wear a hat because the ______ is very strong. – sun
The morning ______ woke me up. – sun
The snow melted in the warm ______. – sun
The cat loves to sleep in the ______. – sun
The ______ was behind the clouds all day. – sun
Sunflowers turn toward the ______. – sun
The bright ______ made me close my eyes. – sun
Earth goes around the ______ once a year. – sun
Sunscreen protects your skin from the ______. – sun
The ______ feels warm on my face. – sun
There is not much ______ in winter. – sun
The lake sparkled in the ______. – sun
Get up, the ______ is high in the sky. – sun
In summer, the ______ sets very late. – sun
Son – a male child.
My ______ is five years old. – son
Their oldest ______ works in a hospital. – son
She took her ______ to the doctor. – son
Our ______ loves to play soccer. – son
The king left the crown to his only ______. – son
Mr. Lee brought his ______ to the game. – son
Her ______ helps her carry the groceries. – son
They named their ______ after his grandfather. – son
My ______ built a birdhouse with his friend. – son
Is your ______ coming to dinner tonight? – son
The farmer taught his ______ how to drive a tractor. – son
Their youngest ______ just started school. – son
My grandmother says I look like her ______. – son
Every morning, the old man walks with his ______. – son
She is proud of her ______. – son
His ______ sent him a postcard from Japan. – son
Our neighbor’s ______ mows lawns in the summer. – son
The coach put his ______ on the team. – son
Grandpa tells his ______ stories about the old days. – son
Their ______ was born in April. – son
The woman hugged her ______ at the airport. – son

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between sun and son?: The sun is the star that gives Earth light and heat — we almost always say the sun. A son is a male child — my son, their son.
Do sun and son sound the same?: Yes — both are pronounced /sʌn/, like fun. Only the spelling and the meaning are different, so in writing you need the right one.
How do I remember sun vs son?: The sun is up in the sky. A son is a boy. Match the middle letter and you will never mix them up.