# Matthews vs mattress

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Matthews
*name · IPA /ˈmæθjuz/ · frequency rank #10,080*
An English surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name Matthew.

### mattress
*noun · IPA /ˈmætɹɪs/ · frequency rank #11,740*
A pad on which a person can recline and sleep, usually having an inner section of coiled springs covered with foam or other cushioning material then enclosed with cloth fabric.

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