# duel vs dyes

> 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.

### dyes
*noun · IPA /daɪz/ · frequency rank #19,824*
plural of dye

## Source
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