# skull vs soul

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### skull
*noun · IPA /ˈskʌl/ · frequency rank #6,183*
The main bones of the head considered as a unit; including the cranium, facial bones, and mandible.

### soul
*noun · IPA /səʊl/ · frequency rank #1,649*
The spirit or essence of a person usually thought to consist of one's thoughts and personality, often believed to live on after the person's death.

## Source
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