# discus vs discuss

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### discus
*noun · IPA /ˈdɪs.kəs/ · frequency rank #38,808*
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.

### discuss
*verb · IPA /dɪˈskʌs/ · frequency rank #2,197*
To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/discus-vs-discuss