Braunkohle

[ˈbʁaʊ̯nˌkoːlə]

/[ˈbʁaʊ̯nˌkoːlə]/ noun

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The verdict

“Braunkohle” has 15 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #15,050. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#15,050
frequency rank, German
72,680
“B” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Kohle, die hauptsächlich aus dem Tertiär stammt und relativ locker und bröckelig ist

Key facts for Braunkohle
PropertyValue
HeadwordBraunkohle
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈbʁaʊ̯nˌkoːlə]
Letters10
Frequency rank#15,050
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Braunkohle” 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). Braunkohle 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 15 spelling variants around Braunkohle (IPA [ˈbʁaʊ̯nˌkoːlə]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #15,050 among 72,680 “B” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Kohle, die hauptsächlich aus dem Tertiär stammt und relativ locker und bröckelig ist".

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for Braunkohle, with forms such as "barunkohle", "bbraunkohle", and "branukohle". 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. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is Braunkohle, spelled B-R-A-U-N-K-O-H-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Kohle, die hauptsächlich aus dem Tertiär stammt und relativ locker und bröckelig ist

Antonyms

HolzkohleSteinkohleTorfkohle

This word in other languages

brown coal(English)lignito(Español)lignite(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • barunkohle
  • bbraunkohle
  • branukohle
  • brauknohle
  • braunkhole
  • braunkkohle
  • braunkohel
  • braunkohhle
  • braunkohlle
  • braunkolhe
  • braunnkohle
  • braunokhle
  • brraunkohle
  • bruankohle
  • rbaunkohle

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

barunkohle2bbraunkohle1branukohle2brauknohle2braunkhole2braunkkohle1braunkohel2braunkohhle1
Edit distance from "Braunkohle"

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 "Braunkohle"?
"Braunkohle" is spelled B-R-A-U-N-K-O-H-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈbʁaʊ̯nˌkoːlə].
What does "Braunkohle" mean?
As a noun, "Braunkohle" means: Kohle, die hauptsächlich aus dem Tertiär stammt und relativ locker und bröckelig ist
What are common misspellings of "Braunkohle"?
Common misspellings include "barunkohle", "bbraunkohle", "branukohle", "brauknohle", "braunkhole". The correct spelling is "Braunkohle".
How do you pronounce "Braunkohle"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Braunkohle" is [ˈbʁaʊ̯nˌkoːlə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Braunkohle" come from?
"Braunkohle" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Braunkohle”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is B-R-A-U-N-K-O-H-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈbʁaʊ̯nˌkoːlə] (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