# taser vs toaster

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### taser
*noun · IPA /ˈteɪ.zə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #24,017*
A Taser, a handheld device made by Taser International intended to immobilize another by delivering an electric shock.

### toaster
*noun · IPA /ˈtəʊs.tə/ · frequency rank #18,975*
An electrical device for toasting food, typically sliced bread.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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