# Riesling vs rifling

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Riesling
*noun · IPA /ˈɹiːzlɪŋ/ · frequency rank #49,019*
A variety of grape grown especially in Germany and other relatively cool areas.

### rifling
*noun · IPA /ˈɹaɪflɪŋ/ · frequency rank #48,455*
The act or process of making the grooves in a rifled cannon or gun barrel.

## Source
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