# Sargent vs serpent

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Sargent
*name · IPA /ˈsɑː.dʒənt/ · frequency rank #25,917*
A surname originating as an occupation.

### serpent
*noun · IPA /ˈsɜːpənt/ · frequency rank #15,902*
A snake, especially a large or dangerous one.

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