Gleichstrom

[ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌʃtʁoːm]

/[ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌʃtʁoːm]/ noun

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The verdict

“Gleichstrom” has 18 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #36,964. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#36,964
frequency rank, German
54,401
“G” headwords
18
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - elektrischer Strom ohne Wechsel der Flussrichtung

Key facts for Gleichstrom
PropertyValue
HeadwordGleichstrom
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌʃtʁoːm]
Letters11
Frequency rank#36,964
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Gleichstrom” 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). Gleichstrom lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 18 spelling variants around Gleichstrom (IPA [ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌʃtʁoːm]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #36,964 among 54,401 “G” headwords. Dominant gloss: "elektrischer Strom ohne Wechsel der Flussrichtung".

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for Gleichstrom, with forms such as "gelichstrom", "ggleichstrom", and "glecihstrom". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Gleichstrom, spelled G-L-E-I-C-H-S-T-R-O-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    elektrischer Strom ohne Wechsel der Flussrichtung

Antonyms

GleichspannungWechselstrom

This word in other languages

corriente continua(Español)courant continu(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • gelichstrom
  • ggleichstrom
  • glecihstrom
  • gleicchstrom
  • gleichhstrom
  • gleichsrtom
  • gleichsstrom
  • gleichstorm
  • gleichstrmo
  • gleichstromm
  • gleichstrrom
  • gleichsttrom
  • gleichtsrom
  • gleicshtrom
  • gleihcstrom
  • gliechstrom
  • glleichstrom
  • lgeichstrom

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Gleichstrom - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

gelichstrom2ggleichstrom1glecihstrom2gleicchstrom1gleichhstrom1gleichsrtom2gleichsstrom1gleichstorm2
Edit distance from "Gleichstrom"

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 "Gleichstrom"?
"Gleichstrom" is spelled G-L-E-I-C-H-S-T-R-O-M. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌʃtʁoːm].
What does "Gleichstrom" mean?
As a noun, "Gleichstrom" means: elektrischer Strom ohne Wechsel der Flussrichtung
What are common misspellings of "Gleichstrom"?
Common misspellings include "gelichstrom", "ggleichstrom", "glecihstrom", "gleicchstrom", "gleichhstrom". The correct spelling is "Gleichstrom".
How do you pronounce "Gleichstrom"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Gleichstrom" is [ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌʃtʁoːm]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Gleichstrom" come from?
"Gleichstrom" 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 “Gleichstrom”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is G-L-E-I-C-H-S-T-R-O-M - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈɡlaɪ̯çˌʃtʁoːm] (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

Same frequency band

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