# stately vs strategy

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### stately
*adjective · IPA /ˈsteɪtli/ · frequency rank #24,600*
Worthy of respect; dignified, regal.

### strategy
*noun · IPA /ˈstɹæt.ɪ.d͡ʒɪ/ · frequency rank #1,881*
The science and art of military command as applied to the overall planning and conduct of warfare.

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