# exposé vs exposure

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### exposé
*noun · IPA /ˌɛkspoʊˈzeɪ/ · frequency rank #42,126*
The act of exposing somebody or something; a shameful showing up.

### exposure
*noun · IPA /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #3,361*
The condition of being exposed, uncovered, or unprotected.

## Source
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