# ladder vs ladle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ladder
*noun · IPA /ˈlad.ə/ · frequency rank #6,804*
A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).

### 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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