# reigning vs rigging

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reigning
*adjective · IPA /ˈɹeɪnɪŋ/ · frequency rank #16,110*
Currently ruling or holding a position.

### rigging
*noun · IPA /ˈɹɪɡɪŋ/ · frequency rank #16,788*
Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.

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