Kanonisierung

[kanoniˈziːʁʊŋ]

/[kanoniˈziːʁʊŋ]/ noun

The verdict

“Kanonisierung” 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
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Aufnahme in das Verzeichnis der Heiligen (Kanon) durch den Papst

Key facts for Kanonisierung
PropertyValue
HeadwordKanonisierung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kanoniˈziːʁʊŋ]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Kanonisierung” sits in German frequency

Kanonisierung 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 Kanonisierung is 13 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [kanoniˈziːʁʊŋ]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "Aufnahme in das Verzeichnis der Heiligen (Kanon) durch den Papst".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Kanonisierung, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Kanonisierung, spelled K-A-N-O-N-I-S-I-E-R-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Aufnahme in das Verzeichnis der Heiligen (Kanon) durch den Papst

Synonyms

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 "Kanonisierung"?
"Kanonisierung" is spelled K-A-N-O-N-I-S-I-E-R-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [kanoniˈziːʁʊŋ].
What does "Kanonisierung" mean?
As a noun, "Kanonisierung" means: Aufnahme in das Verzeichnis der Heiligen (Kanon) durch den Papst
How do you pronounce "Kanonisierung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kanonisierung" is [kanoniˈziːʁʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kanonisierung" come from?
"Kanonisierung" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Kanonisierung”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is K-A-N-O-N-I-S-I-E-R-U-N-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [kanoniˈziːʁʊŋ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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