Take my Advice

I would like to give you some advice about spelling. Some words are easily confused, like advise and advice. Advise is a verb and advice is the noun.

These aren't exactly homophones, they sound different, and the spelling is different. But since C can have the same sound as S, some people get them mixed up.

All I can say is, I advise you to consult a dictionary before sending a message or a letter. I don't think spelling counts in a text. Actually, you lose points for spelling all the words out. . . Do they charge per letter??!!

I wonder if there is a word for words commonly spelled like another word. I bet there is...Are there any other wordsmiths or philologs out there who want to advise me?

Thanks.