# parcel vs pastel

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### parcel
*noun · IPA [ˈpʰɑː.səɫ] · frequency rank #11,757*
A package wrapped for shipment.

### pastel
*noun · IPA /ˈpæstl̩/ · frequency rank #21,019*
Any of several subdued tints of colors, usually associated with pink, peach, yellow, green, blue, and lavender.

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