# fez vs fie

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fez
*noun · IPA /fɛz/ · frequency rank #30,045*
A felt hat in the shape of a truncated cone, having a flat top with a tassel attached.

### fie
*intj · IPA /faɪ/ · frequency rank #45,929*
Sometimes followed by on or upon: used to express distaste, disgust, or outrage.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/fez-vs-fie