# snoring vs staring

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### snoring
*noun · IPA /ˈsnɔːɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #20,778*
The action or sound of breathing during sleep with harsh, snorting noises caused by vibration of the soft palate.

### staring
*verb · IPA /ˈstɛəɹɪŋ/ · frequency rank #5,734*
present participle and gerund of stare

## Source
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