# caliber, calibre

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/

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

## The words

### caliber
*/ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/*
Diameter of the bore of a firearm, typically measured between opposite lands.

### calibre
*/ˈkæl.ɪ.bə(ɹ)/*
Alternative form of caliber.

## 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/caliber