# maki vs manu

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### maki
*noun · IPA /ˈmɑːki/ · frequency rank #31,647*
A ring-tailed lemur (Lemur catta).

### manu
*noun · IPA /ˈmanʉː/ · frequency rank #18,618*
A method of diving similar to a cannonball/bomb but with the lower back entering the water first, causing a large splash.

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