# sucrose vs sunrise

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sucrose
*noun · IPA /ˈsukɹoʊs/ · frequency rank #39,120*
A disaccharide with formula C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁, consisting of two simple sugars, glucose and fructose; normal culinary sugar.

### sunrise
*noun · IPA /ˈsʌnɹaɪz/ · frequency rank #9,402*
The time of day when the sun appears above the eastern horizon.

## Source
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