# Astana vs asthma

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Astana
*name · IPA /əsˈtɑːnə/ · frequency rank #40,564*
The capital city of Kazakhstan.

### asthma
*noun · IPA /ˈasmə/ · frequency rank #10,650*
A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.

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