# nang vs nape

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### nang
*noun · IPA /næŋ/ · frequency rank #38,067*
A metal bulb filled with nitrous oxide gas, inhaled for its disassociative effects, normally intended as a propellant for whipped cream.

### nape
*noun · IPA /neɪp/ · frequency rank #44,953*
The back part of the neck.

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