# pala vs pasta

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pala
*noun · IPA /ˈpeɪlə/ · frequency rank #41,800*
A part of an insect's leg that is spade-shaped and can be used as a scoop for feeding.

### pasta
*noun · IPA /ˈpæs.tə/ · frequency rank #8,072*
Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes; often sold in dried form and typically boiled for eating.

## Source
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