# polite vs pyrite

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### polite
*adjective · IPA /pəˈlaɪt/ · frequency rank #8,074*
Well-mannered, civilized.

### pyrite
*noun · IPA /ˈpaɪˌɹaɪt/ · frequency rank #49,574*
The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS₂), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.

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