# Ebert vs emery

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Ebert
*name · IPA /ˈiːbɜːt/ · frequency rank #30,405*
A surname.

### emery
*noun · IPA /ˈɛməɹi/ · frequency rank #19,583*
An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

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