# synthesize vs synthesizer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### synthesize
*verb · IPA /ˈsɪnθəsaɪz/ · frequency rank #31,368*
To combine two or more things to produce a new product.

### synthesizer
*noun · IPA /ˈsɪn.θəˌsaɪ.zə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #36,774*
An electronic musical instrument that creates its sounds with electronics and generally is played via a keyboard.

## Source
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