# force vs forte

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### force
*noun · IPA /fɔːs/ · frequency rank #587*
Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.

### forte
*noun · IPA /ˈfɔːteɪ/ · frequency rank #21,216*
A strength or talent; a strong point.

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