# ruffle vs rustle

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ruffle
*noun · IPA /ˈɹʌfəl/ · frequency rank #37,663*
Any gathered or curled strip of fabric added as trim or decoration.

### rustle
*noun · IPA /ˈɹʌsəl/ · frequency rank #40,883*
A soft crackling sound similar to the movement of dry leaves.

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