# sutra vs suture

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### sutra
*noun · IPA /ˈsuːtɹə/ · frequency rank #32,613*
A rule or thesis in Sanskrit grammar or Hindu law or philosophy.

### suture
*noun · IPA /ˈs(j)uː.tʃə/ · frequency rank #28,395*
A seam formed by sewing two edges together, especially to join pieces of skin in surgically treating a wound.

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