splash

/splæʃ/

//splæʃ// noun

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"splash" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“splash” is a regularly-used English word, ranked #8,988 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#8,988
frequency rank, English
6
letters
10
tracked misspellings
12
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The sound made by an object hitting a liquid.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

splash vs stash
67% similar
splash vs splat
67% similar
splash vs squash
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for splash
PropertyValue
Headwordsplash
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/splæʃ/
Letters6
Frequency rank#8,988
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs12
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “splash” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). splash lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for splash is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /splæʃ/. Corpus data places it at rank #8,988 in overall English word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 13 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for splash, with forms such as "pslash", "slpash", and "spalsh". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 12 confusable-pair relationships, "stash", "splat", "squash", and more, since the words sound or look close enough that writers reach for the wrong one mid-sentence.

Etymologically, the entry records: Probably an alteration of plash (compare spatter, spill for the initial s-). The correct English form is splash, spelled S-P-L-A-S-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    The sound made by an object hitting a liquid.
  2. 2
    A small amount of liquid.
  3. 3
    A small amount (of color).
  4. 4
    A mark or stain made from a small amount of liquid.
  5. 5
    An impact or impression.
  6. 6
    A splash screen.
  7. 7
    A body press; a move where the wrestler jumps forward from a raised platform such as the top turnbuckle, landing stomach first across an opponent lying on the ground below.
  8. 8
    A cosmetic powder to whiten the complexion.
  9. 9
    A large, prominent headline or article.
  10. 10
    A splash page.
  11. 11
    The shooting down of an aircraft over water.
  12. 12
    The bleeding caused by a knife wound.
  13. 13
    A knife.

Etymology

Probably an alteration of plash (compare spatter, spill for the initial s-).

Synonyms

plash

This word in other languages

salpicadura(Español)plouf(Français)Platschen(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: pslash,slpash,spalsh,splahs,splashh,splassh,spllash,splsah,spplash,ssplash

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of splash - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

pslash2slpash2spalsh2splahs2splashh1splassh1spllash1splsah2
Edit distance from "splash"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "splash"?
"splash" is spelled S-P-L-A-S-H. The IPA pronunciation is /splæʃ/.
What does "splash" mean?
As a noun, "splash" means: The sound made by an object hitting a liquid.
What words are commonly confused with "splash"?
"splash" is commonly confused with "stash", "splat", "squash". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "splash"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "splash" is /splæʃ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "splash"?
Probably an alteration of plash (compare spatter, spill for the initial s-). See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “splash”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is S-P-L-A-S-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /splæʃ/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “stash” - see the side-by-side comparison. splash vs stash
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list