LPs

[ɛlˈpeːs]

/[ɛlˈpeːs]/ noun

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The verdict

“LPs” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #26,506 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#26,506
frequency rank, German
3
letters
20
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Nominativ Plural des Substantivs LP

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

LPs vs Lu
33% similar
LPs vs Lv
33% similar
LPs vs Lr
33% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for LPs
PropertyValue
HeadwordLPs
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ɛlˈpeːs]
Letters3
Frequency rank#26,506
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs20
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “LPs” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). LPs lands here:

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for LPs is 3 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ɛlˈpeːs]. Corpus data places it at rank #26,506 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 4 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for LPs, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. It also participates in 20 confusable-pair relationships, "Lu", "Lv", "Lr", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is LPs, spelled L-P-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nominativ Plural des Substantivs LP
  2. 2
    Genitiv Plural des Substantivs LP
  3. 3
    Dativ Plural des Substantivs LP
  4. 4
    Akkusativ Plural des Substantivs LP

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 "LPs"?
"LPs" is spelled L-P-S. The IPA pronunciation is [ɛlˈpeːs].
What does "LPs" mean?
As a noun, "LPs" means: Nominativ Plural des Substantivs LP
What words are commonly confused with "LPs"?
"LPs" is commonly confused with "Lu", "Lv", "Lr". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "LPs"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "LPs" is [ɛlˈpeːs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "LPs" come from?
"LPs" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “LPs”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is L-P-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ɛlˈpeːs] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Lu” - see the side-by-side comparison. LPs vs Lu
  • 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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list