Integument

[ɪnteɡuˈmɛnt]

/[ɪnteɡuˈmɛnt]/ noun

The verdict

“Integument” 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
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Gesamtheit der äußeren Haut

Key facts for Integument
PropertyValue
HeadwordIntegument
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɪnteɡuˈmɛnt]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Integument” sits in German frequency

Integument 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 Integument is 10 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɪnteɡuˈmɛnt]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Zero misspellings are on record for Integument in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, 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 Integument, spelled I-N-T-E-G-U-M-E-N-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Gesamtheit der äußeren Haut
  2. 2
    Hülle der Samenanlage bei Pflanzen

Synonyms

Integumentum

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 "Integument"?
"Integument" is spelled I-N-T-E-G-U-M-E-N-T. The IPA pronunciation is [ɪnteɡuˈmɛnt].
What does "Integument" mean?
As a noun, "Integument" means: Gesamtheit der äußeren Haut
How do you pronounce "Integument"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Integument" is [ɪnteɡuˈmɛnt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Integument" come from?
"Integument" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Integument”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is I-N-T-E-G-U-M-E-N-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɪnteɡuˈmɛnt] (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