Knoblauch

[ˈknoːpˌlaʊ̯x]

/[ˈknoːpˌlaʊ̯x]/ noun

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The verdict

“Knoblauch” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #11,079. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#11,079
frequency rank, German
55,078
“K” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Gewürz- und Heilpflanze aus der Familie der Zwiebelgewächse (=Allium sativum) mit einer aus mehreren länglichen Zwiebeln bestehenden Wurzelknolle, die intensiv riecht

Key facts for Knoblauch
PropertyValue
HeadwordKnoblauch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈknoːpˌlaʊ̯x]
Letters9
Frequency rank#11,079
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Knoblauch” 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). Knoblauch 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 14 spelling variants around Knoblauch (IPA [ˈknoːpˌlaʊ̯x]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #11,079 among 55,078 “K” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Knoblauch, with forms such as "kknoblauch", "knbolauch", and "knnoblauch". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Knoblauch, spelled K-N-O-B-L-A-U-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    Gewürz- und Heilpflanze aus der Familie der Zwiebelgewächse (=Allium sativum) mit einer aus mehreren länglichen Zwiebeln bestehenden Wurzelknolle, die intensiv riecht
  2. 2
    Wurzelknolle des Knoblauchs^([1]) mit strengem Geschmack und Geruch; wird als Gewürz und als Heilmittel verwendet

Synonyms

ChnöbliKnofl

This word in other languages

garlic(English)ajo(Español)ail(Français)alho(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • kknoblauch
  • knbolauch
  • knnoblauch
  • knobaluch
  • knobblauch
  • knoblacuh
  • knoblaucch
  • knoblauchh
  • knoblauhc
  • knobllauch
  • knobluach
  • knolbauch
  • konblauch
  • nkoblauch

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Knoblauch - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

kknoblauch1knbolauch2knnoblauch1knobaluch2knobblauch1knoblacuh2knoblaucch1knoblauchh1
Edit distance from "Knoblauch"

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 "Knoblauch"?
"Knoblauch" is spelled K-N-O-B-L-A-U-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈknoːpˌlaʊ̯x].
What does "Knoblauch" mean?
As a noun, "Knoblauch" means: Gewürz- und Heilpflanze aus der Familie der Zwiebelgewächse (=Allium sativum) mit einer aus mehreren länglichen Zwiebeln bestehenden Wurzelknolle, die intensiv riecht
What are common misspellings of "Knoblauch"?
Common misspellings include "kknoblauch", "knbolauch", "knnoblauch", "knobaluch", "knobblauch". The correct spelling is "Knoblauch".
How do you pronounce "Knoblauch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Knoblauch" is [ˈknoːpˌlaʊ̯x]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Knoblauch" come from?
"Knoblauch" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Knoblauch”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is K-N-O-B-L-A-U-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈknoːpˌlaʊ̯x] (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

Same frequency band

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