Labyrinthitis

[labyʁɪnˈtiːtɪs]

/[labyʁɪnˈtiːtɪs]/ noun

The verdict

“Labyrinthitis” 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 September 3, 2026) - Entzündung des Innenohrs (Labyrinths)

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Index DE-labyrinthitis · Labyrinthitis · German

Labyrinthitis · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 13 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "L" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Labyrinthitis
PropertyValue
HeadwordLabyrinthitis
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[labyʁɪnˈtiːtɪs]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Labyrinthitis“ im Deutschen

Labyrinthitisliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Labyrinthitis is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [labyʁɪnˈtiːtɪs]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Entzündung des Innenohrs (Labyrinths)".

Zero misspellings are on record for Labyrinthitis in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Labyrinthitis, spelled L-A-B-Y-R-I-N-T-H-I-T-I-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Entzündung des Innenohrs (Labyrinths)

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Labyrinthitis appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Eine Labyrinthitis äußert sich klinisch durch Schwindel, Innenohrschwerhörigkeit und häufig einen Tinnitus.

Synonyms

Otitis interna

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 "Labyrinthitis"?
"Labyrinthitis" is spelled L-A-B-Y-R-I-N-T-H-I-T-I-S. The IPA pronunciation is [labyʁɪnˈtiːtɪs].
What does "Labyrinthitis" mean?
As a noun, "Labyrinthitis" means: Entzündung des Innenohrs (Labyrinths)
How do you pronounce "Labyrinthitis"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Labyrinthitis" is [labyʁɪnˈtiːtɪs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Labyrinthitis" come from?
"Labyrinthitis" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list