# keyhole vs keynote

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### keyhole
*noun · IPA /ˈkiˌhoʊl/ · frequency rank #35,800*
The hole in a lock where the key is inserted and turns.

### keynote
*noun · IPA /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ · frequency rank #15,440*
A speech that sets the main theme of a conference or other gathering; a keynote speech or keynote address.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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