# jailer vs joiner

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### jailer
*noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒeɪlə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #46,555*
One who enforces confinement in a jail or prison.

### joiner
*noun · IPA /ˈd͡ʒɔɪnɚ/ · frequency rank #40,759*
A maker of wooden furniture or fittings.

## Source
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