# tray vs treat

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tray
*noun · IPA /tɹeɪ/ · frequency rank #10,467*
A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried.

### treat
*verb · IPA /tɹiːt/ · frequency rank #1,844*
To negotiate, discuss terms, bargain (for or with).

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