# staff vs stalk

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### staff
*noun · IPA /stɑːf/ · frequency rank #888*
A long, straight, thick wooden rod or stick, especially one used to assist in walking.

### stalk
*noun · IPA /stɔːk/ · frequency rank #15,919*
The stem or main axis of a plant.

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