# rope vs roses

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rope
*noun · IPA /ɹəʊp/ · frequency rank #6,517*
Thick strings, yarn, monofilaments, metal wires, or strands of other cordage that are twisted together to form a stronger line.

### roses
*noun · IPA /ˈɹəʊzɪz/ · frequency rank #7,052*
plural of rose

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