Kompostierung

[kɔmpɔsˈtiːʁʊŋ]

/[kɔmpɔsˈtiːʁʊŋ]/ noun

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The verdict

“Kompostierung” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Verwertung organischer Abfälle durch Mikroorganismen mit Sauerstoffverbrauch

Key facts for Kompostierung
PropertyValue
HeadwordKompostierung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[kɔmpɔsˈtiːʁʊŋ]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Kompostierung” sits in German frequency

Kompostierung 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.

Rare enough to double-check

Kompostierung is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [kɔmpɔsˈtiːʁʊŋ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Verwertung organischer Abfälle durch Mikroorganismen mit Sauerstoffverbrauch".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Kompostierung, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Kompostierung, spelled K-O-M-P-O-S-T-I-E-R-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Verwertung organischer Abfälle durch Mikroorganismen mit Sauerstoffverbrauch

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 "Kompostierung"?
"Kompostierung" is spelled K-O-M-P-O-S-T-I-E-R-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [kɔmpɔsˈtiːʁʊŋ].
What does "Kompostierung" mean?
As a noun, "Kompostierung" means: Verwertung organischer Abfälle durch Mikroorganismen mit Sauerstoffverbrauch
How do you pronounce "Kompostierung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Kompostierung" is [kɔmpɔsˈtiːʁʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Kompostierung" come from?
"Kompostierung" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Kompostierung”

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

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