# Soto vs sour

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Soto
*name · frequency rank #28,379*
A school of Zen Buddhism in Japan, based on gradual attainment of enlightenment through meditation.

### sour
*adjective · IPA /ˈsaʊə/ · frequency rank #8,610*
Tasting of acidity.

## Source
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