# slip vs soup

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### slip
*verb · IPA /slɪp/ · frequency rank #4,488*
To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

### soup
*noun · IPA /suːp/ · frequency rank #5,629*
Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food value, flavor, and texture.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/slip-vs-soup