# tom vs toma

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### tom
*noun · IPA /tɒm/ · frequency rank #1,582*
The male of the domesticated cat, especially if not neutered.

### toma
*noun · frequency rank #49,101*
A semi-hard Italian cheese from Piedmont

## Source
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