# paths vs patio

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### paths
*noun · IPA /pɑːðz/ · frequency rank #6,945*
plural of path

### patio
*noun · IPA /ˈpæt.i.əʊ/ · frequency rank #16,297*
A paved outside area, adjoining a house, used for dining or recreation.

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