# fudge vs fume

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fudge
*noun · IPA /fʌd͡ʒ/ · frequency rank #18,832*
A type of very sweet candy or confection, usually made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream.

### fume
*noun · IPA /fjuːm/ · frequency rank #45,384*
A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.

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