# magnetic vs magneto

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### magnetic
*adjective · IPA /mæɡˈnɛt.ɪk/ · frequency rank #5,437*
Of, relating to, operating by, or caused by magnetism.

### magneto
*noun · IPA /maɡˈniːtəʊ/ · frequency rank #27,551*
A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).

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