# mug vs mums

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mug
*noun · IPA /mʌɡ/ · frequency rank #11,072*
A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.

### mums
*noun · IPA /mʌmz/ · frequency rank #18,138*
plural of mum

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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