# breech vs breeds

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### breech
*noun · IPA /bɹiːt͡ʃ/ · frequency rank #32,302*
A garment whose purpose is to cover or clothe the buttocks.

### breeds
*noun · IPA /bɹiːdz/ · frequency rank #11,513*
plural of breed

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