# Rapp vs rat

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Rapp
*name · frequency rank #46,717*
A surname.

### rat
*noun · IPA /ɹæt/ · frequency rank #5,446*
Any of the numerous members of several rodent families that usually have short limbs, a pointy snout, a long, hairless tail, and a body length greater than about 12 cm, or 5 inches.

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