Which to use
“ile” and “ire” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #48,983
- “ile” frequency rank
- #23,189
- “ire” frequency rank
- 72172
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ile | ire |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Haar n | (heftiger) Zorn |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ile and ire apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
ile and ire are indexed as a confusable German pair. We have no recorded pronunciation or part of speech for both members, so the spelling overlap is what we can show you: they differ by a single letter - l in “ile” becomes r in “ire”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 72172, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ile is recorded at frequency rank #48,983, classified as anoun, pronounced […]. ire is at rank #23,189, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈʌɪə].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 72172, this pair ranks #395,762 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ile vs ire
Shared letters: ei. Private to "ile": l. Private to "ire": r.
"ile" · 3 letters · shape VCV · "ire" · 3 letters · shape VCV
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ile" and "ire" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ile" or "ire"?
Remembering ile vs ire
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “ile” entry
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