# duel vs dues

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### duel
*noun · IPA /ˈˈd͡ʒuːəl/ · frequency rank #12,039*
Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor.

### dues
*noun · IPA /djuːz/ · frequency rank #17,601*
plural of due

## Source
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