# cairn vs cart

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cairn
*noun · IPA /kɛən/ · frequency rank #33,970*
A rounded or conical heap of stones erected by early inhabitants of the British Isles, apparently as a sepulchral monument.

### cart
*noun · IPA /kɑːt/ · frequency rank #7,318*
A small, open, wheeled vehicle, drawn or pushed by a person or animal, often with two wheels on one axle, more often used for transporting goods than passengers.

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