# macintosh vs mackintosh

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### macintosh
*noun · frequency rank #25,464*
Alternative form of mackintosh (“a raincoat”).

### mackintosh
*noun · IPA /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ · frequency rank #31,644*
A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.

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