# serene vs shrine

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### serene
*adjective · IPA /səˈɹi(ː)n/ · frequency rank #20,490*
Calm, peaceful, unruffled.

### shrine
*noun · IPA /ʃɹaɪ̯n/ · frequency rank #10,768*
A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

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