# kiosk vs Kwok

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### kiosk
*noun · IPA /ˈkiːˌɒsk/ · frequency rank #28,969*
A small enclosed structure, often freestanding, open on one side or with a window, used as a booth to sell newspapers, cigarettes, etc.

### Kwok
*name · IPA /kwɔk/ · frequency rank #46,578*
A surname from Cantonese of Chinese origin.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/kiosk-vs-kwok