# press vs prowess

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### press
*noun · IPA /pɹɛs/ · frequency rank #719*
An instance of applying pressure; an instance of pressing.

### prowess
*noun · IPA /ˈpɹaʊɪs/ · frequency rank #18,401*
Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/press-vs-prowess