# brooch vs broth

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### brooch
*noun · IPA /bɹəʊtʃ/ · frequency rank #27,388*
A piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

### broth
*noun · IPA /bɹɔθ/ · frequency rank #17,309*
Water in which food (meat, vegetable, etc.) has been boiled.

## Source
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