# ballad vs baller

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ballad
*noun · IPA /ˈbæləd/ · frequency rank #16,640*
A kind of narrative poem, adapted for recitation or singing; especially, a sentimental or romantic poem in short stanzas.

### baller
*noun · IPA /ˈbɔːlɚ/ · frequency rank #32,692*
A kitchenware utensil for cutting ball-shaped pieces of foods.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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