# masque vs mosque

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### masque
*noun · IPA /mæsk/ · frequency rank #46,049*
A dramatic performance, often performed at court as a royal entertainment, consisting of dancing, dialogue, pantomime and song.

### mosque
*noun · IPA /mɑsk/ · frequency rank #8,458*
A place of worship for Muslims, often having at least one minaret; a masjid.

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