# smooth vs smoothie

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### smooth
*adjective · IPA /smuːð/ · frequency rank #3,655*
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.

### smoothie
*noun · IPA /ˈsmuːði/ · frequency rank #21,068*
A smooth-talking person.

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