# cell vs cellar

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cell
*noun · IPA /sɛl/ · frequency rank #1,419*
A single-room dwelling for a hermit.

### cellar
*noun · IPA /ˈsɛlə/ · frequency rank #12,935*
An enclosed underground space, often under a building, used for storage or shelter.

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