# rudder vs runner

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### rudder
*noun · IPA /ˈɹʌdə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #22,495*
An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is controlled by means of a wheel, tiller or other apparatus (modern vessels can be controlled even with a joystick or an autopilot).

### runner
*noun · IPA /ˈɹʌnɚ/ · frequency rank #5,357*
Agent noun of run; one who runs.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/rudder-vs-runner