# riff vs rig

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### riff
*noun · IPA /ɹɪf/ · frequency rank #17,229*
A repeated melody line in a song, usually instrumental but sometimes vocal.

### rig
*noun · IPA /ɹɪɡ/ · frequency rank #8,850*
The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.

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