Those words that look similar but mean different things

[OwlHoot]

I just came across another pair:

inveigh - speak or write about (something) with great hostility

inveigle - persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery

Have to admit, I'd never heard of "inveigh"

[Halo Jones]

I just came across another pair:

inveigh - speak or write about (something) with great hostility

inveigle - persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery

Have to admit, I'd never heard of "inveigh"

So how do you pronounce inveigh ?

[GlenW]

Inveigh is in Scotland isn't it?

[NickFitz]

So how do you pronounce inveigh ?

Rhymes with "neigh" as in horses

It's a good word. It should be used more

[Grasser73]

niggard and n*gger

Merely saying the former out loud garners plenty of double-takes these days.

[FatLazyContractor]

So how do you pronounce inveigh ?

Good question. Is it pronounced the same way as Keighley ?! -? Pronounced as Keith-lee

[GlenW]

Good question. Is it pronounced the same way as Keighley ?! -? Pronounced as Keeff-lee

FTFY

[FatLazyContractor]

Keef-lay

FTFY

[GlenW]

FTFY

That's just up at the posh end by the new temple.

[Grasser73]

People have been sacked for using the term "niggardly" in these enlightened times.

Seriously? There is no connection other than they are almost homophones. Oops, can I even use that word now?!