# shipping vs snapping

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### shipping
*noun · IPA /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ · frequency rank #2,915*
The transportation of goods.

### snapping
*noun · frequency rank #15,703*
The sound or action of a snap.

## Source
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