# hoarse vs hours

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### hours
*noun · IPA /ˈaʊə(ɹ)z/ · frequency rank #388*
plural of hour

## Source
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