# rope vs rue

> 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.

### rue
*noun · IPA /ɹuː/ · frequency rank #13,801*
Sorrow; repentance; regret.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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