Leichenrede

[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˌʁeːdə]

/[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˌʁeːdə]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Rede, die bei einer Beerdigung für einen Verstorbenen gehalten wird

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Index DE-leichenrede · Leichenrede · German

Leichenrede · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 11 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 Leichenrede
PropertyValue
HeadwordLeichenrede
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˌʁeːdə]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Leichenrede“ im Deutschen

Leichenredesitzt 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

Leichenrede is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˌʁeːdə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Rede, die bei einer Beerdigung für einen Verstorbenen gehalten wird".

No generated misspelling entries exist for Leichenrede in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. 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.

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 Leichenrede, spelled L-E-I-C-H-E-N-R-E-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Rede, die bei einer Beerdigung für einen Verstorbenen gehalten wird

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. „Lipschütz hielt gewöhnlich bei verstorbenen Emigranten die Leichenreden.“
  2. „Indessen begann der Methodistenprediger mit leiser, zitternder Stimme seine Leichenrede über der Asche der von seiner eigenen Hand schändlich Gemordeten.“

Synonyms

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 "Leichenrede"?
"Leichenrede" is spelled L-E-I-C-H-E-N-R-E-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˌʁeːdə].
What does "Leichenrede" mean?
As a noun, "Leichenrede" means: Rede, die bei einer Beerdigung für einen Verstorbenen gehalten wird
How do you pronounce "Leichenrede"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Leichenrede" is [ˈlaɪ̯çn̩ˌʁeːdə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Leichenrede" come from?
"Leichenrede" 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