# tamer vs tarek

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tamer
*noun · IPA /ˈteɪmɚ/ · frequency rank #40,045*
One who tames or subdues.

### tarek
*noun · frequency rank #41,410*
Synonym of pearl mullet.

## Source
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