Elektromagnet

[eˈlɛktʁomaˌɡneːt]

/[eˈlɛktʁomaˌɡneːt]/ noun

The verdict

“Elektromagnet” 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) - eine Spule, die durch einen durchgeleiteten Gleichstrom die Eigenschaft eines Magneten annimmt

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Index DE-elektromagnet · Elektromagnet · German

Elektromagnet · 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 "E" 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 Elektromagnet
PropertyValue
HeadwordElektromagnet
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[eˈlɛktʁomaˌɡneːt]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Elektromagnet“ im Deutschen

Elektromagnetliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Elektromagnet is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [eˈlɛktʁomaˌɡneːt]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "eine Spule, die durch einen durchgeleiteten Gleichstrom die Eigenschaft eines Magneten annimmt".

Elektromagnet doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest to reason about phoneme by phoneme, absent a documented history. The correct German form is Elektromagnet, spelled E-L-E-K-T-R-O-M-A-G-N-E-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine Spule, die durch einen durchgeleiteten Gleichstrom die Eigenschaft eines Magneten annimmt

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Elektromagnete können dazu verwendet werden, um Fahrzeuge anzutreiben.

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 "Elektromagnet"?
"Elektromagnet" is spelled E-L-E-K-T-R-O-M-A-G-N-E-T. The IPA pronunciation is [eˈlɛktʁomaˌɡneːt].
What does "Elektromagnet" mean?
As a noun, "Elektromagnet" means: eine Spule, die durch einen durchgeleiteten Gleichstrom die Eigenschaft eines Magneten annimmt
How do you pronounce "Elektromagnet"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Elektromagnet" is [eˈlɛktʁomaˌɡneːt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Elektromagnet" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list