# butterfly vs buttery

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### butterfly
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/ · frequency rank #7,891*
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

### buttery
*adjective · IPA /ˈbʌtəɹi/ · frequency rank #32,304*
Made with or tasting of butter.

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