# core vs corn

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### core
*noun · IPA /kɔː/ · frequency rank #1,892*
In general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.

### corn
*noun · IPA /ˈkɔːn/ · frequency rank #5,206*
Any cereal plant (or its grain) that is the main crop or staple of a country or region.

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