# soul vs soup

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### 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.

### soup
*noun · IPA /suːp/ · frequency rank #5,629*
Any of various dishes commonly made by combining liquids, such as water or stock, with other ingredients, such as meat and vegetables, that contribute the food value, flavor, and texture.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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