Literatursprache

[lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁaːxə]

/[lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁaːxə]/ noun

The verdict

“Literatursprache” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
16
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Sprache der schönen Literatur (Belletristik)

Key facts for Literatursprache
PropertyValue
HeadwordLiteratursprache
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁaːxə]
Letters16
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Literatursprache” sits in German frequency

Literatursprache 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.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Literatursprache is 16 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁaːxə]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 3 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Literatursprache doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Literatursprache, spelled L-I-T-E-R-A-T-U-R-S-P-R-A-C-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Sprache der schönen Literatur (Belletristik)
  2. 2
    Sprache, die auch schriftlich verwendet wird
  3. 3
    Sprachvarietät, die für die gesamte Sprachgemeinschaft verbindlich ist

Synonyms

Antonyms

schriftlose SpracheOrtsspracheRegionalsprache

This word in other languages

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 "Literatursprache"?
"Literatursprache" is spelled L-I-T-E-R-A-T-U-R-S-P-R-A-C-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is [lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁaːxə].
What does "Literatursprache" mean?
As a noun, "Literatursprache" means: Sprache der schönen Literatur (Belletristik)
How do you pronounce "Literatursprache"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Literatursprache" is [lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁaːxə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Literatursprache" come from?
"Literatursprache" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Literatursprache”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is L-I-T-E-R-A-T-U-R-S-P-R-A-C-H-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [lɪtəʁaˈtuːɐ̯ˌʃpʁaːxə] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list