# pontoon vs portion

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pontoon
*noun · IPA /pɒnˈtuːn/ · frequency rank #40,842*
A flat-bottomed boat or other floating structure used as a buoyant support for a temporary bridge, dock or landing stage.

### portion
*noun · IPA /ˈpoɹʃən/ · frequency rank #2,848*
An allocated amount.

## Source
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