# lock vs locket

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lock
*noun · IPA /lɒk/ · frequency rank #2,954*
Something used for fastening, which can only be opened with a key or combination.

### locket
*noun · IPA /ˈlɒkɪt/ · frequency rank #33,714*
A pendant that opens to reveal a space used for storing a photograph or other small item.

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