# abbot, Abbott

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈæb.ət/

These English words share one pronunciation but differ in spelling and meaning.

## The words

### abbot
*/ˈæb.ət/*
The superior or head of an abbey or monastery.

### Abbott
*/ˈæbət/*
A surname originating as an occupation.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA); groups derived from IPA pronunciation. Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/homophones/abbot