Lissabon

[ˈlɪsabɔn]

/[ˈlɪsabɔn]/ name

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The verdict

“Lissabon” has 11 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #10,687. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#10,687
frequency rank, German
2,640
“L” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Metropole in Europa und Hauptstadt Portugals

Corpus desk

Index DE-lissabon · Lissabon · German

Lissabon · rank #10,687 · 11 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #10,687
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 11 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,640
  • PHOTO-FINISH Leutnant

Nearest frequency peer: Leutnant (-1 rank slots)

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.

Rang-Peers am Tippfehler-Magneten „Lissabon“

Gleiche Seltenheitsbandbreite: nützlich, wenn ein Tippfehler auf ein Peer-Lemma trifft

corpus weight

What this shows „Lissabon“ sitzt unter diesen FrequencyWords-Peers; die Tippfehlertiefe steht separat im Edit-Distance-Chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for Lissabon
PropertyValue
HeadwordLissabon
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[ˈlɪsabɔn]
Letters8
Frequency rank#10,687
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Häufigkeitslage von Tippfehler-Magnet „Lissabon“

Diese Skala geht vom Kern des Alltagdeutschen (links) bis zum seltenen Langschwanz (rechts).Lissabonliegt hier neben dem Tippfehler-Druck:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Die Skala ist logarithmisch (jeder Tick ≈ 10× seltener). Peers derselben Seltenheitsbandbreite: „Leutnant“ (#10,686), „loben“ (#10,688), „Kummer“ (#10,685). Unter 2,640 „L“-Lemmata liegt „Lissabon“ bei #10,687. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around Lissabon (IPA [ˈlɪsabɔn]), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #10,687 among 2,640 “L” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Metropole in Europa und Hauptstadt Portugals".

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for Lissabon, with forms such as "ilssabon", "lisabon", and "lisasbon". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Lissabon, spelled L-I-S-S-A-B-O-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Metropole in Europa und Hauptstadt Portugals

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Lissabon liegt an einer Bucht der Flussmündung des Tejos im äußersten Südwesten Europas.

Synonyms

Alis UboOlispioFelicitas Julia

This word in other languages

Lisbon(English)Lisboa(Español)Lisbonne(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ilssabon
  • lisabon
  • lisasbon
  • lissabbon
  • lissabno
  • lissabonn
  • lissaobn
  • lissbaon
  • lißabon
  • llissabon
  • lsisabon

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Lissabon - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

ilssabon2lisabon1lisasbon2lissabbon1lissabno2lissabonn1lissaobn2lissbaon2
Edit distance from "Lissabon"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Lissabon"?
"Lissabon" is spelled L-I-S-S-A-B-O-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈlɪsabɔn].
What does "Lissabon" mean?
As a proper noun, "Lissabon" means: Metropole in Europa und Hauptstadt Portugals
What are common misspellings of "Lissabon"?
Common misspellings include "ilssabon", "lisabon", "lisasbon", "lissabbon", "lissabno". The correct spelling is "Lissabon".
How do you pronounce "Lissabon"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Lissabon" is [ˈlɪsabɔn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Lissabon" come from?
"Lissabon" 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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Similar German words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "Lissabon", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 8 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Leutnant#10,686Massaker#10,694Momenten#10,703gelagert#10,662

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (11 here; floor ≥5).

Konsens11 variantsMilliarde11 variantsmontags11 variantsMärkten11 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list