# blackest vs blackout

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### blackest
*adjective · IPA /blækəst/ · frequency rank #42,030*
superlative form of black: most black

### blackout
*noun · IPA /ˈblæk.aʊt/ · frequency rank #13,287*
A temporary loss of consciousness.

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