# brah vs brass

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### brah
*noun · frequency rank #28,849*
Alternative spelling of bra (“brother, friend”).

### brass
*noun · IPA /bɹɑːs/ · frequency rank #6,549*
A metallic alloy of copper and zinc used in many industrial and plumbing applications.

## Source
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