# bracket vs bucket

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bracket
*noun · IPA /ˈbɹækɪt/ · frequency rank #9,018*
A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.

### bucket
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌk.ɪt/ · frequency rank #6,338*
A container made of rigid material, often with a handle, used to carry liquids or small items.

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