# harem vs hark

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### harem
*noun · IPA /ˈhɑːɹəm/ · frequency rank #24,467*
The private section of a Muslim household forbidden to male strangers.

### hark
*verb · IPA /hɑː(ɹ)k/ · frequency rank #36,592*
To listen attentively.

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