# lathe vs latte

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lathe
*verb · IPA /leɪð/ · frequency rank #32,475*
To invite; bid; ask.

### latte
*noun · IPA /ˈlɑː.teɪ/ · frequency rank #19,633*
A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.

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