# pretty vs putty

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pretty
*adjective · IPA /ˈpɹɪt.i/ · frequency rank #416*
Pleasant to the sight or other senses; attractive, especially of women or children.

### putty
*noun · IPA /ˈpʌti/ · frequency rank #33,380*
A form of cement, made from linseed oil and whiting, used to fixate panes of glass.

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