# dike, dyke

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /daɪk/

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

## The words

### dike
*/daɪk/*
Alternative spelling of dyke: ditch; embankment; waterway; etc.

### dyke
*/daɪk/*
A long, narrow hollow dug from the ground to serve as a boundary marker.

## 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/dike