# Tory vs tri

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Tory
*noun · IPA /ˈtɔː.ɹi/ · frequency rank #8,368*
A member or supporter of the Conservative Party, which evolved from Royalist politicians; historically associated with upholding the rights of the monarchy and the privileges of the established Church.

### tri
*noun · IPA /tɹaɪ/ · frequency rank #11,142*
triathlon

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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