# bib vs bit

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bib
*noun · IPA /bɪb/ · frequency rank #29,933*
An item of clothing for people (especially babies) tied around their neck to protect their clothes from getting dirty when eating.

### bit
*noun · IPA /ˈbɪt/ · frequency rank #419*
A piece of metal placed in a horse's mouth and connected to the reins to direct the animal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/bib-vs-bit