Interpunktionszeichen

[ɪntɐpʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]

/[ɪntɐpʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]/ noun

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The verdict

“Interpunktionszeichen” 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
21
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Satzzeichen (in seiner weiteren Definition); Symbol, das eine grammatische Funktion erfüllt, meist eine gliedernde oder erläuternde Funktion innerhalb eines Satzes, aber auch eine bei der Darstellu...

Key facts for Interpunktionszeichen
PropertyValue
HeadwordInterpunktionszeichen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɪntɐpʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]
Letters21
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Interpunktionszeichen” sits in German frequency

Interpunktionszeichen 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 Interpunktionszeichen is 21 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɪntɐpʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]. 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 Interpunktionszeichen in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

No documented word history exists for this headword, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Interpunktionszeichen, spelled I-N-T-E-R-P-U-N-K-T-I-O-N-S-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Satzzeichen (in seiner weiteren Definition); Symbol, das eine grammatische Funktion erfüllt, meist eine gliedernde oder erläuternde Funktion innerhalb eines Satzes, aber auch eine bei der Darstellung eines Wortes
  2. 2
    Satzzeichen (in seiner engeren Definition); graphisches Zeichen, das nur zur Abgrenzung und syntaktischen Gliederung von Wörterketten dient

Synonyms

Satzzeichen

This word in other languages

signe de ponctuation(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 "Interpunktionszeichen"?
"Interpunktionszeichen" is spelled I-N-T-E-R-P-U-N-K-T-I-O-N-S-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ɪntɐpʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩].
What does "Interpunktionszeichen" mean?
As a noun, "Interpunktionszeichen" means: Satzzeichen (in seiner weiteren Definition); Symbol, das eine grammatische Funktion erfüllt, meist eine gliedernde oder erläuternde Funktion innerhalb eines Satzes, aber auch eine bei der Darstellu...
How do you pronounce "Interpunktionszeichen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Interpunktionszeichen" is [ɪntɐpʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Interpunktionszeichen" come from?
"Interpunktionszeichen" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Interpunktionszeichen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is I-N-T-E-R-P-U-N-K-T-I-O-N-S-Z-E-I-C-H-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɪntɐpʊŋkˈt͡si̯oːnsˌt͡saɪ̯çn̩] (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