# ting vs tip

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### ting
*intj · IPA /tɪŋ/ · frequency rank #17,977*
Representing a high-pitched sharp sound like a small bell being struck.

### tip
*noun · IPA /tɪp/ · frequency rank #2,767*
The extreme end of something, especially when pointed; e.g. the sharp end of a pencil.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/ting-vs-tip