# manu vs math

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### math
*noun · IPA /mæθ/ · frequency rank #3,314*
Clipping of mathematics.

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