# welder vs wether

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### welder
*noun · IPA /ˈwɛldə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #33,081*
One who welds, that is, unites pieces of steel, aluminum, or other metals by welding.

### wether
*noun · IPA /ˈwɛðɚ/ · frequency rank #38,242*
A castrated goat.

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