# strata vs strut

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### strata
*noun · IPA /ˈstɹeɪtə/ · frequency rank #21,080*
plural of stratum

### strut
*verb · IPA /stɹʌt/ · frequency rank #23,692*
Of a peacock or other fowl: to stand or walk stiffly, with the tail erect and spread out.

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