# harper vs hooper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### harper
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑː(ɹ)pə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #6,691*
A harpist, especially one who plays a traditional harp without pedals.

### hooper
*noun · IPA /huːpəɹ/ · frequency rank #18,853*
The European whistling, or wild, swan (Cygnus cygnus).

## Source
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