Dublette

[duˈblɛtə]

/[duˈblɛtə]/ noun

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The verdict

“Dublette” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - doppelt vorhandenes Exemplar (in einer Bibliothek, einer Sammlung oder Ähnlichem)

Key facts for Dublette
PropertyValue
HeadwordDublette
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[duˈblɛtə]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Dublette” sits in German frequency

Dublette falls outside the top-100,000 ranked German words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Dublette is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [duˈblɛtə]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 13 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Dublette, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Dublette, spelled D-U-B-L-E-T-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    doppelt vorhandenes Exemplar (in einer Bibliothek, einer Sammlung oder Ähnlichem)
  2. 2
    Gegenstand, der paarweise oder mit einem anderen Gegenstand zusammen verkauft wird
  3. 3
    eines von zwei Wörtern, die aus einer Sprache in eine andere Sprache übernommen worden sind, also dieselbe Herkunft haben, aber aufgrund der historischen Sprachentwicklung unterschiedliche Lautformen aufweisen
  4. 4
    Register mit mittlerer Mensur (Prinzipal 2′)
  5. 5
    aus zwei Einzelstücken (Ober- und Unterteil) zusammengesetzter Schmuckstein, wobei zumeist nur das Oberteil ein Edelstein ist
  6. 6
    Nachahmung eines Edelsteins
  7. 7
    Hälfte einer Muschelschale, die genau auf eine andere Hälfte passt und mit dieser ein vollständiges Gehäuse bildet
  8. 8
    übereinstimmende Augenzahl auf zwei Würfeln
  9. 9
    Doppeltreffer
  10. 10
    Abfolge von zwei unmittelbar aufeinander folgenden Schlägen, die mit derselben Hand ausgeführt werden
  11. 11
    Abfolge der unmittelbar aufeinander folgenden Abschüsse von zwei Tieren durch einen Schützen
  12. 12
    Blume, insbesondere Nelke, die außer ihrer Grundfarbe nur noch eine weitere Farbe in bandförmigen Streifen hat
  13. 13
    schlechter Druck, bei dem das Schriftbild einen doppelten Rand aufweist und unscharf ist

Synonyms

DoppelstückDuplikatScheideformSuperoktavePasch

This word in other languages

duplicate(English)double(Français)duplicata(Português)

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 "Dublette"?
"Dublette" is spelled D-U-B-L-E-T-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is [duˈblɛtə].
What does "Dublette" mean?
As a noun, "Dublette" means: doppelt vorhandenes Exemplar (in einer Bibliothek, einer Sammlung oder Ähnlichem)
How do you pronounce "Dublette"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Dublette" is [duˈblɛtə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Dublette" come from?
"Dublette" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “Dublette”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is D-U-B-L-E-T-T-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [duˈblɛtə] (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
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