# blatter vs blister

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### blatter
*noun · IPA /ˈblat.ə/ · frequency rank #46,937*
Blather; foolish talk.

### blister
*noun · IPA /ˈblɪstə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #28,840*
A small bubble between the layers of the skin that contains watery or bloody fluid and is caused by friction and pressure, burning, freezing, chemical irritation, disease, or infection.

## Source
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