# inlet vs islet

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### inlet
*noun · IPA /ˈɪnlət/ · frequency rank #16,051*
A body of water let into a coast, such as a bay, cove, fjord or estuary.

### islet
*noun · IPA /ˈaɪ.lət/ · frequency rank #38,916*
A small island.

## Source
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