gleichermaßen

[ˈɡlaɪ̯çɐˈmaːsn̩]

/[ˈɡlaɪ̯çɐˈmaːsn̩]/ adv

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The verdict

“gleichermaßen” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as an adverb - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - in derselben Weise; auf die gleiche Weise

Key facts for gleichermaßen
PropertyValue
Headwordgleichermaßen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdverb
IPA[ˈɡlaɪ̯çɐˈmaːsn̩]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “gleichermaßen” sits in German frequency

gleichermaßen 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 gleichermaßen is 13 letters long, classified as an adverb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈɡlaɪ̯çɐˈmaːsn̩]. 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: "in derselben Weise; auf die gleiche Weise".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for gleichermaßen, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. 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 best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is gleichermaßen, spelled G-L-E-I-C-H-E-R-M-A-S-S-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    in derselben Weise; auf die gleiche Weise

This word in other languages

equally(English)igualmente(Español)pareillement(Français)

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 "gleichermaßen"?
"gleichermaßen" is spelled G-L-E-I-C-H-E-R-M-A-SS-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈɡlaɪ̯çɐˈmaːsn̩].
What does "gleichermaßen" mean?
As an adverb, "gleichermaßen" means: in derselben Weise; auf die gleiche Weise
How do you pronounce "gleichermaßen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "gleichermaßen" is [ˈɡlaɪ̯çɐˈmaːsn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "gleichermaßen" come from?
"gleichermaßen" 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 “gleichermaßen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is G-L-E-I-C-H-E-R-M-A-S-S-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈɡlaɪ̯çɐˈmaːsn̩] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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