# sped vs suede

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sped
*verb · IPA /spɛd/ · frequency rank #20,782*
simple past and past participle of speed

### suede
*noun · IPA /sweɪd/ · frequency rank #21,085*
A type of soft leather, made from calfskin, with a brushed texture to resemble fabric, often used to make boots, clothing and fashion accessories.

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