# Maison vs mansion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Maison
*name · frequency rank #25,834*
A surname originating as an occupation.

### mansion
*noun · IPA /ˈmæn.ʃən/ · frequency rank #6,933*
A large luxurious house or building, usually built for the wealthy.

## Source
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