Hochschulen

[ˈhoːxˌʃuːlən]

/[ˈhoːxˌʃuːlən]/ noun

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The verdict

“Hochschulen” has 18 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #5,606. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#5,606
frequency rank, German
59,066
“H” headwords
18
tracked misspellings
1
confusable pair

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Hochschule

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

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

Hochschulen vs Hochschule
91% similar

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

Key facts for Hochschulen
PropertyValue
HeadwordHochschulen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈhoːxˌʃuːlən]
Letters11
Frequency rank#5,606
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs1
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Hochschulen” 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). Hochschulen 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 Hochschulen (IPA [ˈhoːxˌʃuːlən]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #5,606 among 59,066 “H” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for Hochschulen, with forms such as "hcohschulen", "hhochschulen", and "hocchschulen". 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 1 confusable-pair relationship, "Hochschule", 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 Hochschulen, spelled H-O-C-H-S-C-H-U-L-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Hochschule
  2. 2
    Genitiv Plural des Substantivs Hochschule
  3. 3
    Dativ Plural des Substantivs Hochschule
  4. 4
    Akkusativ Plural des Substantivs Hochschule

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • hcohschulen
  • hhochschulen
  • hocchschulen
  • hochcshulen
  • hochhschulen
  • hochscchulen
  • hochschhulen
  • hochschluen
  • hochschueln
  • hochschulenn
  • hochschullen
  • hochschulne
  • hochscuhlen
  • hochshculen
  • hochsschulen
  • hocshchulen
  • hohcschulen
  • ohchschulen

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

hcohschulen2hhochschulen1hocchschulen1hochcshulen2hochhschulen1hochscchulen1hochschhulen1hochschluen2
Edit distance from "Hochschulen"

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 "Hochschulen"?
"Hochschulen" is spelled H-O-C-H-S-C-H-U-L-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈhoːxˌʃuːlən].
What does "Hochschulen" mean?
As a noun, "Hochschulen" means: Nominativ Plural des Substantivs Hochschule
What words are commonly confused with "Hochschulen"?
"Hochschulen" is commonly confused with "Hochschule". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Hochschulen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hochschulen" is [ˈhoːxˌʃuːlən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hochschulen" come from?
"Hochschulen" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Hochschulen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is H-O-C-H-S-C-H-U-L-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈhoːxˌʃuːlən] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Hochschule” - see the side-by-side comparison. Hochschulen vs Hochschule
  • 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