# sorcerer vs sorceress

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sorcerer
*noun · IPA /ˈsɔːsəɹə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #24,316*
A magician or wizard. Sometimes specifically male.

### sorceress
*noun · IPA /ˈsɔː(ɹ)səɹəs/ · frequency rank #39,098*
A female sorcerer, especially one who is elegant; compare witch.

## Source
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