# moderation vs moderator

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### moderation
*noun · IPA /ˌmɑdəˈɹeɪʃən/ · frequency rank #15,663*
The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes

### moderator
*noun · IPA /ˈmɒdəˌɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #16,973*
Someone who moderates.

## Source
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