Extruder

[ɛksˈtʁuːdɐ]

/[ɛksˈtʁuːdɐ]/ noun

The verdict

“Extruder” 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) - Apparat, der einen zähplastischen bis festen Werkstoff aus einer Düse presst, und einen Strang mit definiertem (durch die Düsenform bestimmten) Querschnitt herstellt; oft in der Kunststoffindustrie...

Key facts for Extruder
PropertyValue
HeadwordExtruder
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɛksˈtʁuːdɐ]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Extruder” sits in German frequency

Extruder 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 Extruder is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɛksˈtʁuːdɐ]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Apparat, der einen zähplastischen bis festen Werkstoff aus einer Düse presst, und einen Strang mit definiertem (durch die Düsenform bestimmten) Querschnitt herstellt; oft in der Kunststoffindustrie...".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Extruder, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. 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.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct German form is Extruder, spelled E-X-T-R-U-D-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Apparat, der einen zähplastischen bis festen Werkstoff aus einer Düse presst, und einen Strang mit definiertem (durch die Düsenform bestimmten) Querschnitt herstellt; oft in der Kunststoffindustrie verwendet

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 "Extruder"?
"Extruder" is spelled E-X-T-R-U-D-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ɛksˈtʁuːdɐ].
What does "Extruder" mean?
As a noun, "Extruder" means: Apparat, der einen zähplastischen bis festen Werkstoff aus einer Düse presst, und einen Strang mit definiertem (durch die Düsenform bestimmten) Querschnitt herstellt; oft in der Kunststoffindustrie...
How do you pronounce "Extruder"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Extruder" is [ɛksˈtʁuːdɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Extruder" come from?
"Extruder" 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 “Extruder”

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

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