# rank vs rays

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rank
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹæŋk/ · frequency rank #3,388*
Strong; powerful; capable of acting or being used with great effect; energetic; vigorous; headstrong.

### rays
*noun · IPA /ɹeɪz/ · frequency rank #6,827*
plural of ray

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