# pons vs POW

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### pons
*noun · IPA /ˈpɑnz/ · frequency rank #45,594*
A bridge-like tissue connecting two parts of an organ.

### POW
*noun · frequency rank #16,306*
Initialism of prisoner of war.

## Source
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