Aufschrei

[ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁaɪ̯]

/[ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁaɪ̯]/ noun

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The verdict

“Aufschrei” has 13 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #13,546. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#13,546
frequency rank, German
113,935
“A” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - plötzlicher, kurzer Schrei

Key facts for Aufschrei
PropertyValue
HeadwordAufschrei
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁaɪ̯]
Letters9
Frequency rank#13,546
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Aufschrei” 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). Aufschrei 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 Aufschrei (IPA [ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁaɪ̯]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #13,546 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 Aufschrei, with forms such as "afuschrei", "aufcshrei", and "auffschrei". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Aufschrei, spelled A-U-F-S-C-H-R-E-I.

Definition

  1. 1
    plötzlicher, kurzer Schrei
  2. 2
    geäußerte Empörung über etwas

This word in other languages

outcry(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • afuschrei
  • aufcshrei
  • auffschrei
  • aufscchrei
  • aufscheri
  • aufschhrei
  • aufschrie
  • aufschrrei
  • aufscrhei
  • aufshcrei
  • aufsschrei
  • ausfchrei
  • uafschrei

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

afuschrei2aufcshrei2auffschrei1aufscchrei1aufscheri2aufschhrei1aufschrie2aufschrrei1
Edit distance from "Aufschrei"

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 "Aufschrei"?
"Aufschrei" is spelled A-U-F-S-C-H-R-E-I. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁaɪ̯].
What does "Aufschrei" mean?
As a noun, "Aufschrei" means: plötzlicher, kurzer Schrei
What are common misspellings of "Aufschrei"?
Common misspellings include "afuschrei", "aufcshrei", "auffschrei", "aufscchrei", "aufscheri". The correct spelling is "Aufschrei".
How do you pronounce "Aufschrei"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Aufschrei" is [ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁaɪ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Aufschrei" come from?
"Aufschrei" 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.
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Using “Aufschrei”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is A-U-F-S-C-H-R-E-I - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈaʊ̯fˌʃʁaɪ̯] (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