# array vs assay

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### array
*noun · IPA /əˈɹeɪ/ · frequency rank #6,023*
Clothing and ornamentation; raiment.

### assay
*noun · IPA /ˈæseɪ/ · frequency rank #20,038*
Trial, attempt.

## Source
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