# betting vs bunting

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### betting
*adjective · IPA /ˈbɛ.tɪŋ/ · frequency rank #7,098*
Describing one who bets or gambles.

### bunting
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌntɪŋ/ · frequency rank #27,390*
Strips of material used as festive decoration, especially in the colours of the national flag.

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