Lehnsessel

[ˈleːnˌzɛsl̩]

/[ˈleːnˌzɛsl̩]/ noun

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The verdict

“Lehnsessel” 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 May 6, 2026) - Sessel mit Armlehnen und hoher Rückenlehne

Key facts for Lehnsessel
PropertyValue
HeadwordLehnsessel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈleːnˌzɛsl̩]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Lehnsessel” sits in German frequency

Lehnsessel 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

Lehnsessel is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈleːnˌzɛsl̩]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Sessel mit Armlehnen und hoher Rückenlehne".

No misspelling variants are generated for Lehnsessel in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Lehnsessel, spelled L-E-H-N-S-E-S-S-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Sessel mit Armlehnen und hoher Rückenlehne

This word in other languages

armchair(English)

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 "Lehnsessel"?
"Lehnsessel" is spelled L-E-H-N-S-E-S-S-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈleːnˌzɛsl̩].
What does "Lehnsessel" mean?
As a noun, "Lehnsessel" means: Sessel mit Armlehnen und hoher Rückenlehne
How do you pronounce "Lehnsessel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Lehnsessel" is [ˈleːnˌzɛsl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Lehnsessel" come from?
"Lehnsessel" 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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Using “Lehnsessel”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is L-E-H-N-S-E-S-S-E-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈleːnˌzɛsl̩] (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
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