Magnesit

[maɡneˈziːt]

/[maɡneˈziːt]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Mineral, welches entweder weiß-gelblich oder farblos ist

Key facts for Magnesit
PropertyValue
HeadwordMagnesit
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[maɡneˈziːt]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Magnesit” sits in German frequency

Magnesit 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

Magnesit is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [maɡneˈziːt]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Mineral, welches entweder weiß-gelblich oder farblos ist".

No misspelling variants are generated for Magnesit in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Magnesit, spelled M-A-G-N-E-S-I-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Mineral, welches entweder weiß-gelblich oder farblos ist

Synonyms

Bitterspat

This word in other languages

magnesite(English)magnésite(Français)

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 "Magnesit"?
"Magnesit" is spelled M-A-G-N-E-S-I-T. The IPA pronunciation is [maɡneˈziːt].
What does "Magnesit" mean?
As a noun, "Magnesit" means: Mineral, welches entweder weiß-gelblich oder farblos ist
How do you pronounce "Magnesit"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Magnesit" is [maɡneˈziːt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Magnesit" come from?
"Magnesit" 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 “Magnesit”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is M-A-G-N-E-S-I-T - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [maɡneˈziːt] (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