# ink vs inn

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ink
*noun · IPA /ˈɪŋk/ · frequency rank #6,368*
A pigment (or dye)-based fluid used for writing, printing etc.

### inn
*noun · IPA /ɪn/ · frequency rank #6,369*
Any establishment where travellers can procure lodging, food, and drink.

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