# stringer vs syringe

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### stringer
*noun · IPA /stɹɪŋə/ · frequency rank #27,663*
Someone who threads something; one who makes or provides strings, especially for bows.

### syringe
*noun · IPA /sɪˈɹɪn(d)ʒ/ · frequency rank #20,511*
A device used for injecting or drawing fluids through a membrane.

## Source
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