# weak, week

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

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

## The words

### weak
*/wiːk/*
Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

### week
*/wiːk/*
Any period of seven consecutive days.

## 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/week