# pacemaker vs peacemaker

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pacemaker
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ/ · frequency rank #30,165*
Specialized cells which stimulate the heart to beat.

### peacemaker
*noun · IPA /ˈpiːsmeɪkə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #42,328*
A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.

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