Dekompression

[dekɔmpʁɛˈsi̯oːn]

/[dekɔmpʁɛˈsi̯oːn]/ noun

The verdict

“Dekompression” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - kontrollierte Druckverminderung nach längerem Aufenthalt im Räumen mit hohem atmosphärischem Druck

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Index DE-dekompression · Dekompression · German

Dekompression · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 13 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "D" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Dekompression
PropertyValue
HeadwordDekompression
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[dekɔmpʁɛˈsi̯oːn]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Dekompression“ im Deutschen

Dekompressionsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Dekompression is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [dekɔmpʁɛˈsi̯oːn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Dekompression in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Dekompression, spelled D-E-K-O-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    kontrollierte Druckverminderung nach längerem Aufenthalt im Räumen mit hohem atmosphärischem Druck
  2. 2
    explosiver Druckabfall in einem technischen System

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Dekompression appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Nach überschreiten der Nullzeit kann ein Caisson-Unfall durch langsame Dekompression erreicht werden.
  2. Laut Bericht deutet die erste Auswertung eines Flugschreibers auf eine massive Dekompression des Fliegers durch einen Raketenbeschuss hin.

Synonyms

DruckentlastungDruckabfall

Antonyms

This word in other languages

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Dekompression"?
"Dekompression" is spelled D-E-K-O-M-P-R-E-S-S-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [dekɔmpʁɛˈsi̯oːn].
What does "Dekompression" mean?
As a noun, "Dekompression" means: kontrollierte Druckverminderung nach längerem Aufenthalt im Räumen mit hohem atmosphärischem Druck
How do you pronounce "Dekompression"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Dekompression" is [dekɔmpʁɛˈsi̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Dekompression" come from?
"Dekompression" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list