# sniper vs snipes

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### snipes
*noun · IPA /snaɪps/ · frequency rank #45,091*
plural of snipe

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