# mong vs mug

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mong
*noun · IPA /ˈmʌŋ/ · frequency rank #29,386*
A mingling, mixture, or crowd.

### mug
*noun · IPA /mʌɡ/ · frequency rank #11,072*
A large cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer.

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