# firearm vs forearm

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### firearm
*noun · IPA /ˈfaɪəɹˌɑː(ɹ)m/ · frequency rank #11,382*
A personal weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead.

### forearm
*noun · IPA /ˈfɔːˌɹɑːm/ · frequency rank #20,118*
The part of the arm between the wrist and the elbow.

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