CapitonymAges 15–20august / August
Grand and respected (said aw-GUST).
The prize was given by an august panel of senior judges.
The eighth month (said AW-gust).
Independence Day is on 15 August.
Remember: The stress moves! aw-GUST = grand and dignified. AW-gust = the month.
Short lessonCapitonyms & eponymsA capital letter can change a meaning, and some words began as people's names.