# icon vs inn

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### icon
*noun · IPA /ˈaɪ.kɒn/ · frequency rank #5,504*
An image, symbol, picture, portrait, or other representation, usually as an object of religious devotion.

### inn
*noun · IPA /ɪn/ · frequency rank #6,369*
Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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