Which to use
“ibis” and “inns” are a confusable English pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #35,763
- “ibis” frequency rank
- #26,838
- “inns” frequency rank
- 62601
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | ibis | inns |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Any of various long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, having long downcurved bills used to probe the mud for prey such as crustaceans. | plural of inn |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set ibis and inns apart are highlighted. They share 2 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. ibis (/ˈaɪ.bɪs/) and inns (/ɪnz/) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they share most of their letters but differ in 2 positions. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 62601, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
ibis is recorded at frequency rank #35,763, classified as anoun, pronounced /ˈaɪ.bɪs/. inns is at rank #26,838, tagged as anoun, pronounced /ɪnz/.
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 62601, this pair ranks #87,573 of 530,003 scored English confusable pairs - among the most confusable pairs.
Orthographic DNA of ibis vs inns
Shared letters: is. Private to "ibis": b. Private to "inns": n.
"ibis" · 4 letters · shape VCVC · "inns" · 4 letters · shape VCCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "ibis" and "inns" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "ibis" or "inns"?
Remembering ibis vs inns
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “ibis” entry
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