Adrenalin

[adʁenaˈliːn]

/[adʁenaˈliːn]/ noun

By · According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA) ·

The verdict

“Adrenalin” has 13 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #18,149. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#18,149
frequency rank, German
113,935
“A” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - ein bei Stress ausgeschüttetes Hormon des Nebennierenmarks

Key facts for Adrenalin
PropertyValue
HeadwordAdrenalin
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[adʁenaˈliːn]
Letters9
Frequency rank#18,149
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Adrenalin” sits in German 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). Adrenalin lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 13 spelling variants around Adrenalin (IPA [adʁenaˈliːn]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #18,149 among 113,935 “A” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for Adrenalin, with forms such as "addrenalin", "adernalin", and "adreanlin". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Adrenalin, spelled A-D-R-E-N-A-L-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    ein bei Stress ausgeschüttetes Hormon des Nebennierenmarks
  2. 2
    Notfallmedikament bei der Herz-Lungen-Wiederbelebung bei Herzstillstand, dem anaphylaktischen Schock und Vasokonstriktor

Synonyms

EpinephrinSuprareninInternationaler FreinameadrenalineBritish Approved Nameepinephrine

This word in other languages

epinephrine(English)epinefrina(Español)adrénaline(Français)adrenalina(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • addrenalin
  • adernalin
  • adreanlin
  • adrenailn
  • adrenalinn
  • adrenallin
  • adrenalni
  • adrenlain
  • adrennalin
  • adrnealin
  • adrrenalin
  • ardenalin
  • darenalin

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Adrenalin - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

addrenalin1adernalin2adreanlin2adrenailn2adrenalinn1adrenallin1adrenalni2adrenlain2
Edit distance from "Adrenalin"

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 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Adrenalin"?
"Adrenalin" is spelled A-D-R-E-N-A-L-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [adʁenaˈliːn].
What does "Adrenalin" mean?
As a noun, "Adrenalin" means: ein bei Stress ausgeschüttetes Hormon des Nebennierenmarks
What are common misspellings of "Adrenalin"?
Common misspellings include "addrenalin", "adernalin", "adreanlin", "adrenailn", "adrenalinn". The correct spelling is "Adrenalin".
How do you pronounce "Adrenalin"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Adrenalin" is [adʁenaˈliːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Adrenalin" come from?
"Adrenalin" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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 “Adrenalin”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is A-D-R-E-N-A-L-I-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [adʁenaˈliːn] (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

Same frequency band

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