# copper vs coupe

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### copper
*noun · IPA /ˈkɒpə/ · frequency rank #4,515*
A reddish-brown metallic chemical element (symbol Cu) with the atomic number 29; also, the metal made up of this element.

### coupe
*noun · IPA /kuːp/ · frequency rank #18,524*
A shallow glass or glass dish, usually with a stem, in which sparkling wine or desserts are served.

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