# scudder vs sudden

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### scudder
*noun · frequency rank #49,621*
One who, or that which, scuds.

### sudden
*adjective · IPA /ˈsʌdn̩/ · frequency rank #3,659*
Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation; instantly.

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