# splatter vs splinter

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### splatter
*noun · IPA /ˈsplætɚ/ · frequency rank #38,630*
An uneven shape or mess created by something dispersing on impact.

### splinter
*noun · IPA /ˈsplɪn.tə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #20,231*
A long, sharp fragment of material, often wood.

## Source
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