# slipper vs sniper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### slipper
*noun · IPA /ˈslɪpə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #26,253*
A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.

### sniper
*noun · IPA /ˈsnaɪ.pɚ/ · frequency rank #10,770*
A person using long-range small arms for precise attacks from a concealed position.

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