# altitude vs attitude

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### altitude
*noun · IPA /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/ · frequency rank #8,005*
The absolute height of a location, usually measured from sea level.

### attitude
*noun · IPA /ˈætɪˌt͡ʃuːd/ · frequency rank #2,568*
The position of the body or way of carrying oneself.

## Source
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