# ting vs trying

> 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.

### trying
*adjective · IPA /ˈtɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ · frequency rank #322*
Difficult to endure; arduous.

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