# lace vs ladle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lace
*noun · IPA /leɪs/ · frequency rank #9,355*
A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread.

### ladle
*noun · IPA /ˈleɪ.dəl/ · frequency rank #43,744*
A deep-bowled spoonlike utensil with a long, usually curved, handle.

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