# fume vs fun

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### fun
*noun · IPA /fʌn/ · frequency rank #502*
Amusement, enjoyment or pleasure.

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