# metal, mettle

> English homophone group · 2 words that sound the same · /ˈmɛ.təl/

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

## The words

### metal
*/ˈmɛ.təl/*
Chemical elements or alloys, their ores, and the mines where their ores come from.

### mettle
*/ˈmɛtəl/*
A quality of courage and endurance.

## 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/metal