# lash vs lisp

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### lash
*noun · IPA /læʃ/ · frequency rank #17,657*
The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

### lisp
*noun · IPA /lɪsp/ · frequency rank #28,977*
The act or a habit of lisping.

## Source
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