# fondly vs fondue

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fondly
*adverb · IPA /ˈfɑndli/ · frequency rank #22,381*
In a fond manner; affectionately; tenderly.

### fondue
*noun · IPA /ˈfɒndjuː/ · frequency rank #47,631*
A dish made of melted cheese, or chocolate etc., or of a boiling liquid into which food can be dipped.

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