# pewter vs porter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pewter
*noun · IPA /ˈpjuːtə/ · frequency rank #38,097*
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.

### porter
*noun · IPA /ˈpɔɹtɚ/ · frequency rank #7,375*
A person who carries luggage and related objects.

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