# starr vs starry

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### starr
*noun · frequency rank #17,038*
A receipt given by Jews on payment of debt.

### starry
*adjective · IPA /ˈstɑː.ɹi/ · frequency rank #24,007*
Having stars visible.

## Source
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