# cry vs cup

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### cry
*verb · IPA /kɹaɪ/ · frequency rank #2,525*
To shed tears; to weep, especially in anger or sadness.

### cup
*noun · IPA /kʌp/ · frequency rank #805*
A concave vessel for drinking, usually made of opaque material (as opposed to a glass) and with a handle.

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