# intolerable vs intolerance

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### intolerable
*adjective · IPA /ɪnˈtɑləɹəbl̩/ · frequency rank #23,316*
Not tolerable; not capable of being borne or endured.

### intolerance
*noun · IPA /ɪnˈtɒl.ə.ɹəns/ · frequency rank #15,842*
The state of being intolerant.

## Source
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