# real, reel

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

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

## The words

### real
*/ɹiːl/*
True, genuine, not merely nominal or apparent.

### reel
*/ɹiːl/*
A shaky or unsteady gait.

## 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/real