# regeneration vs remuneration

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### regeneration
*noun · frequency rank #12,844*
Rebuilding or restructuring; large scale repair or renewal; revitalisation.

### remuneration
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˌmjuː.nəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ · frequency rank #20,754*
Something given in exchange for goods or services rendered.

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