# SPR vs spurt

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### SPR
*name · frequency rank #40,028*
Abbreviation of Springfield.

### spurt
*verb · IPA /spɜːt/ · frequency rank #35,532*
To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet.

## Source
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