Episode

[epiˈzoːdə]

/[epiˈzoːdə]/ noun

The verdict

“Episode” is a regularly-used German word, ranked #5,357 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#5,357
frequency rank, German
7
letters
9
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - kurzer Abschnitt in einem längeren Prozess, Verlauf

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Episode vs Episoden
88% similar
Episode vs Einöde
57% similar
Episode vs epische
57% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Episode
PropertyValue
HeadwordEpisode
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[epiˈzoːdə]
Letters7
Frequency rank#5,357
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Episode” 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). Episode lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Episode is 7 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [epiˈzoːdə]. Corpus data places it at rank #5,357 in overall German word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for Episode, with forms such as "eipsode", "epiosde", and "episdoe". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 3 confusable-pair relationships, "Episoden", "Einöde", "epische", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Episode, spelled E-P-I-S-O-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    kurzer Abschnitt in einem längeren Prozess, Verlauf
  2. 2
    eingeschobene Handlung, Nebenhandlung
  3. 3
    kurzer Abschnitt im Krankheitsverlauf
  4. 4
    einzelne Folge oder einzelner Teil einer Fernsehreihe oder eines mehrteiligen Films
  5. 5
    zwischen die Ausführungen des Fugenthemas eingeschobener Satz

Synonyms

TeilZwischenspielNebenhandlungFolgeIntermezzo

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: eipsode,epiosde,episdoe,episodde,episoed,epissode,eppisode,epsiode,peisode

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

eipsode2epiosde2episdoe2episodde1episoed2epissode1eppisode1epsiode2
Edit distance from "Episode"

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 "Episode"?
"Episode" is spelled E-P-I-S-O-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is [epiˈzoːdə].
What does "Episode" mean?
As a noun, "Episode" means: kurzer Abschnitt in einem längeren Prozess, Verlauf
What words are commonly confused with "Episode"?
"Episode" is commonly confused with "Episoden", "Einöde", "epische". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Episode"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Episode" is [epiˈzoːdə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Episode" come from?
"Episode" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Episode”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is E-P-I-S-O-D-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [epiˈzoːdə] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Episoden” - see the side-by-side comparison. Episode vs Episoden
  • 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