Emulation

[ˌemulaˈt͡si̯oːn]

/[ˌemulaˈt͡si̯oːn]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Simulation eines Ein-/Ausgabegerätes, einer Rechnerumgebung oder eines Programmverhaltens

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Index DE-emulation · Emulation · German

Emulation · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 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 Emulation
PropertyValue
HeadwordEmulation
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˌemulaˈt͡si̯oːn]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Emulation“ im Deutschen

Emulationsitzt 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

Emulation is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˌemulaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Simulation eines Ein-/Ausgabegerätes, einer Rechnerumgebung oder eines Programmverhaltens".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Emulation, which points to an orthography that plays by predictable German rules. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Emulation, spelled E-M-U-L-A-T-I-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Simulation eines Ein-/Ausgabegerätes, einer Rechnerumgebung oder eines Programmverhaltens

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Die Emulation ist laut Olivetti auf der Basis der Protokolle BSC 1/BSC 2 realisiert.
  2. Das Computerspiel läuft auf dem PC mittels einer Atari-Emulation.

Synonyms

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 "Emulation"?
"Emulation" is spelled E-M-U-L-A-T-I-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌemulaˈt͡si̯oːn].
What does "Emulation" mean?
As a noun, "Emulation" means: Simulation eines Ein-/Ausgabegerätes, einer Rechnerumgebung oder eines Programmverhaltens
How do you pronounce "Emulation"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Emulation" is [ˌemulaˈt͡si̯oːn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Emulation" come from?
"Emulation" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list