# sniffer vs sniper

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sniffer
*noun · IPA /ˈsnɪfɚ/ · frequency rank #47,338*
One who sniffs.

### 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: 2026-05-06.
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