# chute vs chutney

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chute
*noun · IPA /ʃ(j)uːt/ · frequency rank #22,614*
A framework, trough, or tube, upon or through which objects are made to slide from a higher to a lower level, or through which water passes to a wheel.

### chutney
*noun · IPA /ˈt͡ʃʌtni/ · frequency rank #39,735*
A sweet or savory but usually spicy condiment, originally from eastern India, made from a variety of fruits and/or vegetables, often containing significant amounts of fresh green or dried red chili peppers.

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