# jade vs jays

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### jade
*noun · IPA /d͡ʒeɪd/ · frequency rank #9,909*
A semiprecious stone, either nephrite or jadeite, generally green or white in color, often used for carving figurines.

### jays
*noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒeɪz/ · frequency rank #15,435*
plural of jay

## Source
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