# chang vs clang

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chang
*noun · frequency rank #10,661*
A traditional harp of central and southwest Asia

### clang
*noun · IPA /ˈklæ̞ŋ/ · frequency rank #45,277*
A loud, ringing sound, like that made by free-hanging metal objects striking each other.

## Source
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