# pasta vs postal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### postal
*adjective · IPA [ˈpoʊstl̩] · frequency rank #7,831*
Relating to the collection, sorting and delivery of mail.

## Source
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