Apfelmus

[ˈap͡fl̩ˌmuːs]

/[ˈap͡fl̩ˌmuːs]/ noun

The verdict

“Apfelmus” has 12 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #45,121. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#45,121
frequency rank, German
113,935
“A” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Mus, Brei aus gekochten und zerdrückten oder pürierten Apfelstücken

Key facts for Apfelmus
PropertyValue
HeadwordApfelmus
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈap͡fl̩ˌmuːs]
Letters8
Frequency rank#45,121
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Apfelmus” 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). Apfelmus 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 12 spelling variants around Apfelmus (IPA [ˈap͡fl̩ˌmuːs]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #45,121 among 113,935 “A” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Mus, Brei aus gekochten und zerdrückten oder pürierten Apfelstücken".

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for Apfelmus, with forms such as "afpelmus", "apeflmus", and "apfellmus". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Apfelmus, spelled A-P-F-E-L-M-U-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Mus, Brei aus gekochten und zerdrückten oder pürierten Apfelstücken

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • afpelmus
  • apeflmus
  • apfellmus
  • apfelmmus
  • apfelmsu
  • apfelmuss
  • apfelums
  • apfemlus
  • apffelmus
  • apflemus
  • appfelmus
  • pafelmus

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Apfelmus - 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.

afpelmus2apeflmus2apfellmus1apfelmmus1apfelmsu2apfelmuss1apfelums2apfemlus2
Edit distance from "Apfelmus"

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 "Apfelmus"?
"Apfelmus" is spelled A-P-F-E-L-M-U-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈap͡fl̩ˌmuːs].
What does "Apfelmus" mean?
As a noun, "Apfelmus" means: Mus, Brei aus gekochten und zerdrückten oder pürierten Apfelstücken
What are common misspellings of "Apfelmus"?
Common misspellings include "afpelmus", "apeflmus", "apfellmus", "apfelmmus", "apfelmsu". The correct spelling is "Apfelmus".
How do you pronounce "Apfelmus"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Apfelmus" is [ˈap͡fl̩ˌmuːs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Apfelmus" come from?
"Apfelmus" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Apfelmus”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is A-P-F-E-L-M-U-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈap͡fl̩ˌmuːs] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list