# zinc vs zing

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### zinc
*noun · IPA /ˈzɪŋk/ · frequency rank #12,172*
A chemical element (symbol Zn) with an atomic number of 30, a blue-silvery metal that is slightly brittle at room temperature and tarnishes slightly in moist air.

### zing
*noun · IPA /zɪŋ/ · frequency rank #38,255*
A short high-pitched humming sound, such as that made by a bullet or vibrating string.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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