# regal vs regalia

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### regal
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹiːɡəl/ · frequency rank #18,675*
Of, pertaining to, or suitable for royalty.

### regalia
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈɡeɪ.li.ə/ · frequency rank #41,843*
Royal rights, prerogatives and privileges actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etc.).

## Source
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