# carat vs claret

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### carat
*noun · IPA /ˈkæ.ɹət/ · frequency rank #23,773*
A metric unit of mass equal to exactly 200 mg, chiefly used for measuring precious stones and pearls.

### claret
*noun · IPA /ˈklæɹɪt/ · frequency rank #39,247*
A dry red wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France, or a similar wine made elsewhere.

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