# brass vs brawn

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### brawn
*noun · IPA /bɹɔːn/ · frequency rank #38,767*
Strong muscles or lean flesh, especially of the arm, leg or thumb.

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