# template vs temple

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### template
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛm.plɪt/ · frequency rank #11,132*
A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.

### temple
*noun · IPA /ˈtɛm.pl̩/ · frequency rank #3,339*
A house of worship, especially:

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