Hypothyreose

[hypotyʁeˈoːzə]

/[hypotyʁeˈoːzə]/ noun

The verdict

“Hypothyreose” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper

Key facts for Hypothyreose
PropertyValue
HeadwordHypothyreose
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[hypotyʁeˈoːzə]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Hypothyreose” sits in German frequency

Hypothyreose 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.

Rare enough to double-check

Hypothyreose is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [hypotyʁeˈoːzə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper".

Zero misspellings are on record for Hypothyreose in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Hypothyreose, spelled H-Y-P-O-T-H-Y-R-E-O-S-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper

Synonyms

Antonyms

Hyperthyreose

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 "Hypothyreose"?
"Hypothyreose" is spelled H-Y-P-O-T-H-Y-R-E-O-S-E. The IPA pronunciation is [hypotyʁeˈoːzə].
What does "Hypothyreose" mean?
As a noun, "Hypothyreose" means: Unterfunktion der Schilddrüse, Mangel an Schilddrüsenhormonen im Körper
How do you pronounce "Hypothyreose"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Hypothyreose" is [hypotyʁeˈoːzə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Hypothyreose" come from?
"Hypothyreose" 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 “Hypothyreose”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is H-Y-P-O-T-H-Y-R-E-O-S-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [hypotyʁeˈoːzə] (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