# fang vs fin

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fang
*noun · IPA /ˈfæ̝ŋ/ · frequency rank #18,559*
A long, pointed canine tooth used for biting and tearing flesh.

### fin
*noun · IPA /fɪn/ · frequency rank #11,210*
One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-02.
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