# crackle vs cradle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### cradle
*noun · IPA /ˈkɹeɪdəl/ · frequency rank #14,927*
A bed or cot for a baby, oscillating on rockers or swinging on pivots.

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