# pillar vs pillow

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pillar
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪlə/ · frequency rank #12,296*
A large post, often used as supporting architecture.

### pillow
*noun · IPA /ˈpɪl.əʊ/ · frequency rank #7,592*
A soft cushion used to support the head in bed.

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