# chevron vs Chiron

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chevron
*noun · IPA /ˈʃɛvɹən/ · frequency rank #20,310*
A V-shaped pattern; used in architecture, and as an insignia of military or police rank, on the sleeve.

### Chiron
*name · IPA /ˈkaɪɹən/ · frequency rank #46,977*
An old, wise centaur who served as Achilles' mentor and teacher.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/chevron-vs-chiron