# necklace vs neckline

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### necklace
*noun · IPA /ˈnɛkləs/ · frequency rank #8,961*
An article of jewelry that is worn around the neck, most often made of a string of precious metal, pearls, gems, beads or shells, and sometimes having a pendant attached.

### neckline
*noun · IPA /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/ · frequency rank #41,779*
The line formed by the edge of an article of clothing that surrounds the neck, especially as seen at the front.

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