# teapot vs tempo

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### teapot
*noun · IPA /ˈtiː.pɒt/ · frequency rank #32,619*
A vessel for brewing and serving tea, typically with a handle and spout.

### tempo
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛm.pəʊ/ · frequency rank #10,621*
A frequency or rate.

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