Which to use
“Pavillon” and “Pavillons” are a confusable German pair: similar on the page, but distinct in meaning, check the gloss before you choose.
- #16,797
- “Pavillon” frequency rank
- #35,950
- “Pavillons” frequency rank
- 52747
- confusion score
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Pavillon | Pavillons |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | ein frei stehendes, allseitig offenes oder zu öffnendes Gebäude oder Zelt | Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Pavillon |
Where the spellings diverge
Shared letters are muted; the letters that actually set Pavillon and Pavillons apart are highlighted. They share 8 letters in sequence, which is exactly why the eye skips the difference.
Spelling & Dictionary Insight
A purely visual mix-up. Pavillon ([ˈpavɪljɔŋ]) and Pavillons ([ˈpavɪljɔŋs]) are said differently, so reading them aloud is the quickest way to catch the wrong one. On the page they stay close: they differ by 1 extra letter(s) - “Pavillon” sits inside “Pavillons”. Our composite confusion score for this pair is 52747, derived from the frequency rank of both members and their visual similarity.
Pavillon is recorded at frequency rank #16,797, classified as anoun, pronounced [ˈpavɪljɔŋ]. Pavillons is at rank #35,950, tagged as anoun, pronounced [ˈpavɪljɔŋs].
Glosses for this pair are partially populated in our dataset, but the full side-by-side definitions above should still guide you to the right choice.
With a confusion score of 52747, this pair ranks #1,084,792 of 2,006,359 scored German confusable pairs - roughly mid-pack for confusability.
Orthographic DNA of Pavillon vs Pavillons
Shared letters: ailnopv. Private to "Pavillon": -. Private to "Pavillons": s.
"Pavillon" · 8 letters · shape CVCVCCVC · "Pavillons" · 9 letters · shape CVCVCCVCC
Known mistypes of this pair
Frequency comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Can "Pavillon" and "Pavillons" be used interchangeably?
Which is more common, "Pavillon" or "Pavillons"?
Remembering Pavillon vs Pavillons
The fastest way to pick the right one every time.
- Read both glosses above and match the meaning you intend, only context separates this pair.
- See each word in full, definition, IPA, etymology and its other confusables. Full “Pavillon” entry
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