Kalkutta

[kalˈkʊta]

/[kalˈkʊta]/ name

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The verdict

“Kalkutta” has 10 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #41,268. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#41,268
frequency rank, German
55,078
“K” headwords
10
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - bengalische Millionenstadt, Hauptstadt des indischen Bundesstaates Westbengalen

Key facts for Kalkutta
PropertyValue
HeadwordKalkutta
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[kalˈkʊta]
Letters8
Frequency rank#41,268
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Kalkutta” 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). Kalkutta 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 10 spelling variants around Kalkutta (IPA [kalˈkʊta]), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #41,268 among 55,078 “K” headwords. Dominant gloss: "bengalische Millionenstadt, Hauptstadt des indischen Bundesstaates Westbengalen".

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for Kalkutta, with forms such as "aklkutta", "kaklutta", and "kalkkutta". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Kalkutta, spelled K-A-L-K-U-T-T-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    bengalische Millionenstadt, Hauptstadt des indischen Bundesstaates Westbengalen

Synonyms

KolkataCalcutta

This word in other languages

Kolkata(English)Calcuta(Español)Calcutta(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aklkutta
  • kaklutta
  • kalkkutta
  • kalktuta
  • kalkuta
  • kalkutat
  • kallkutta
  • kaluktta
  • kkalkutta
  • klakutta

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Kalkutta - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

aklkutta2kaklutta2kalkkutta1kalktuta2kalkuta1kalkutat2kallkutta1kaluktta2
Edit distance from "Kalkutta"

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 "Kalkutta"?
"Kalkutta" is spelled K-A-L-K-U-T-T-A. The IPA pronunciation is [kalˈkʊta].
What does "Kalkutta" mean?
As a proper noun, "Kalkutta" means: bengalische Millionenstadt, Hauptstadt des indischen Bundesstaates Westbengalen
What are common misspellings of "Kalkutta"?
Common misspellings include "aklkutta", "kaklutta", "kalkkutta", "kalktuta", "kalkuta". The correct spelling is "Kalkutta".
How do you pronounce "Kalkutta"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kalkutta" is [kalˈkʊta]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kalkutta" come from?
"Kalkutta" 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 “Kalkutta”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is K-A-L-K-U-T-T-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [kalˈkʊta] (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

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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