# dispersion vs diversion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dispersion
*noun · IPA /dɪˈspɜːʒən/ · frequency rank #22,954*
The state of being dispersed.

### diversion
*noun · IPA /dɪˈvɝʒən/ · frequency rank #14,744*
A tactic used to draw attention away from the real threat or action.

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