# beagle vs belle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### beagle
*noun · IPA /ˈbiːɡəl/ · frequency rank #26,693*
A small short-legged smooth-coated scenthound, often tricolored and sometimes used for hunting hares. Its friendly disposition makes it suitable as a family pet.

### belle
*noun · IPA /bɛl/ · frequency rank #9,706*
An attractive woman.

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