# impact vs impala

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### impact
*noun · IPA /ˈɪmpækt/ · frequency rank #1,273*
The striking of one body against another; collision.

### impala
*noun · IPA /ɪmˈpɑːlə/ · frequency rank #26,831*
An African antelope, Aepyceros melampus, noted for its leaping ability; the male has ridged, curved horns.

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