# hoarder vs hoarse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### hoarder
*noun · IPA /ˈhɔɹdɚ/ · frequency rank #43,690*
One who hoards; one who accumulates, collects, and stores, especially one who does so to excess.

### hoarse
*adjective · IPA /hɔːs/ · frequency rank #43,691*
Having a dry, harsh tone to the voice, as a result of a sore throat, age, emotion, etc.

## Source
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