# glitter vs gutter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### glitter
*noun · IPA /ˈɡlɪtə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #13,728*
A bright, sparkling light; shininess or brilliance.

### gutter
*noun · IPA /ˈɡʌt.ə/ · frequency rank #17,624*
A prepared channel in a surface, especially at the side of a road adjacent to a curb, intended for the drainage of water.

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