# emery vs emir

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### emir
*noun · IPA /ɛˈmɪə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #27,134*
A prince, commander or other leader or ruler in an Islamic nation.

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