# pester vs pesto

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pester
*verb · IPA /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #48,966*
To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.

### pesto
*noun · IPA /ˈpɛstoʊ/ · frequency rank #33,789*
A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino).

## Source
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