# crackle vs cracks

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### crackle
*noun · IPA /ˈkɹækəl/ · frequency rank #37,868*
A prolonged, frequent cracking sound; a fizzing, popping sound.

### cracks
*noun · IPA /kɹæks/ · frequency rank #8,267*
plural of crack

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