Lautsystem

[ˈlaʊ̯tzʏsˌteːm]

/[ˈlaʊ̯tzʏsˌteːm]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Menge der Sprachlaute (Laute/ Phone), die in einer bestimmten Sprache gesprochen werden und dabei der sprachlichen Kommunikation dienen

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Index DE-lautsystem · Lautsystem · German

Lautsystem · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 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 Lautsystem
PropertyValue
HeadwordLautsystem
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈlaʊ̯tzʏsˌteːm]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Lautsystem“ im Deutschen

Lautsystemsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Lautsystem is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈlaʊ̯tzʏsˌteːm]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Menge der Sprachlaute (Laute/ Phone), die in einer bestimmten Sprache gesprochen werden und dabei der sprachlichen Kommunikation dienen".

Lautsystem has no tracked misspelling variants, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Lautsystem, spelled L-A-U-T-S-Y-S-T-E-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    Menge der Sprachlaute (Laute/ Phone), die in einer bestimmten Sprache gesprochen werden und dabei der sprachlichen Kommunikation dienen

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Jede Sprache hat ein ihr eigenes Lautsystem. Zum Lautsystem des Deutschen gehören z.B. die Vokale [a], [ɛ] und [ɔ], nicht aber die entsprechenden Nasalvokale, die z.B. im Französischen vorkommen.
  2. Lautsysteme sind Gegenstand der Phonetik, man muss sie von den Phonemsystemen unterscheiden.

Synonyms

Antonyms

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 "Lautsystem"?
"Lautsystem" is spelled L-A-U-T-S-Y-S-T-E-M. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaʊ̯tzʏsˌteːm].
What does "Lautsystem" mean?
As a noun, "Lautsystem" means: Menge der Sprachlaute (Laute/ Phone), die in einer bestimmten Sprache gesprochen werden und dabei der sprachlichen Kommunikation dienen
How do you pronounce "Lautsystem"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Lautsystem" is [ˈlaʊ̯tzʏsˌteːm]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Lautsystem" come from?
"Lautsystem" 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