# taking vs tang

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### taking
*adjective · IPA /ˈteɪkɪŋ/ · frequency rank #406*
Alluring; attractive.

### tang
*noun · IPA /ˈtæŋ/ · frequency rank #13,435*
A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.

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