Cembalo

[ˈt͡ʃɛmbalo]

/[ˈt͡ʃɛmbalo]/ noun

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The verdict

“Cembalo” has 10 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #39,865. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#39,865
frequency rank, German
20,081
“C” headwords
10
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Tasteninstrument in Form eines Flügels mit Zupfmechanik (Kurzform für Clavicembalo)

Key facts for Cembalo
PropertyValue
HeadwordCembalo
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈt͡ʃɛmbalo]
Letters7
Frequency rank#39,865
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Cembalo” 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). Cembalo 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 10 spelling variants around Cembalo (IPA [ˈt͡ʃɛmbalo]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #39,865 among 20,081 “C” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Tasteninstrument in Form eines Flügels mit Zupfmechanik (Kurzform für Clavicembalo)".

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for Cembalo, with forms such as "ccembalo", "cebmalo", and "cemablo". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Cembalo, spelled C-E-M-B-A-L-O.

Definition

  1. 1
    Tasteninstrument in Form eines Flügels mit Zupfmechanik (Kurzform für Clavicembalo)

Synonyms

KielflügelClavicembalo

This word in other languages

harpsichord(English)clavecin(Français)cravo(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccembalo
  • cebmalo
  • cemablo
  • cemballo
  • cembaol
  • cembbalo
  • cemblao
  • cemmbalo
  • cmebalo
  • ecmbalo

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ccembalo1cebmalo2cemablo2cemballo1cembaol2cembbalo1cemblao2cemmbalo1
Edit distance from "Cembalo"

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 "Cembalo"?
"Cembalo" is spelled C-E-M-B-A-L-O. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt͡ʃɛmbalo].
What does "Cembalo" mean?
As a noun, "Cembalo" means: Tasteninstrument in Form eines Flügels mit Zupfmechanik (Kurzform für Clavicembalo)
What are common misspellings of "Cembalo"?
Common misspellings include "ccembalo", "cebmalo", "cemablo", "cemballo", "cembaol". The correct spelling is "Cembalo".
How do you pronounce "Cembalo"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Cembalo" is [ˈt͡ʃɛmbalo]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Cembalo" come from?
"Cembalo" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Cembalo”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is C-E-M-B-A-L-O - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt͡ʃɛmbalo] (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