Abece

[ˌaːˌbeːˈt͡seː]

/[ˌaːˌbeːˈt͡seː]/ noun

The verdict

“Abece” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
5
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - die alphabetische Ordnung der Buchstaben

Key facts for Abece
PropertyValue
HeadwordAbece
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˌaːˌbeːˈt͡seː]
Letters5
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Abece” sits in German frequency

Abece falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Abece is 5 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˌaːˌbeːˈt͡seː]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Zero misspellings are on record for Abece in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Abece, spelled A-B-E-C-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    die alphabetische Ordnung der Buchstaben
  2. 2
    die Grundlagen, das Grundwissen

Synonyms

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Abece"?
"Abece" is spelled A-B-E-C-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌaːˌbeːˈt͡seː].
What does "Abece" mean?
As a noun, "Abece" means: die alphabetische Ordnung der Buchstaben
How do you pronounce "Abece"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Abece" is [ˌaːˌbeːˈt͡seː]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Abece" come from?
"Abece" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Abece”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is A-B-E-C-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˌaːˌbeːˈt͡seː] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more German words and confusable pairs in the same reference. German 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