Spatter-Splatter | Commonly Confused Words

Spatter

/ˈspætə/

To scatter small drops or splashes on a surface

/ˈsplætə/

To cause liquid to spread or scatter when hitting a surface

Use spatter for smaller splash or spray of liquid, like raindrops hitting a window.
Think of splatter as a larger or messier splash, like paint thrown onto a canvas.
Spatter is often used for minor or accidental drops, whereas splatter suggests a deliberate or forceful action.
Spatter has a lighter sound, hinting at something small, and splatter sounds more intense, hinting at a bigger mess.
Remember, splatter often implies a wider spread or coverage compared to spatter.