# lapse vs laser

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lapse
*noun · IPA /læps/ · frequency rank #15,206*
A temporary failure; a slip.

### laser
*noun · IPA /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #5,140*
A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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