# pascal vs pasha

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pascal
*noun · IPA /ˈpæskəl/ · frequency rank #17,439*
In the International System of Units, the derived unit of pressure and stress; one newton per square metre. Symbol: Pa.

### pasha
*noun · IPA /ˈpæʃə/ · frequency rank #24,268*
A high-ranking Turkish military officer, especially as a commander or regional governor; the highest honorary title during the Ottoman Empire.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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