Maskulinisierung

[ˌmaskuliniˈziːʁʊŋ]

/[ˌmaskuliniˈziːʁʊŋ]/ noun

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The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
16
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Veränderung einer Frau oder eines anderen weiblichen Lebewesens hin zu stärker männlichen Eigenschaften, sei es im Erscheinungsbild, im Verhalten oder in körperlicher Hinsicht

Key facts for Maskulinisierung
PropertyValue
HeadwordMaskulinisierung
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˌmaskuliniˈziːʁʊŋ]
Letters16
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Maskulinisierung” sits in German frequency

Maskulinisierung 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

Maskulinisierung is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˌmaskuliniˈziːʁʊŋ]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for Maskulinisierung in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, 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 pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Maskulinisierung, spelled M-A-S-K-U-L-I-N-I-S-I-E-R-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Veränderung einer Frau oder eines anderen weiblichen Lebewesens hin zu stärker männlichen Eigenschaften, sei es im Erscheinungsbild, im Verhalten oder in körperlicher Hinsicht
  2. 2
    Zunahme der Zahl von Männern in einem Arbeits- oder sonstigen Lebensbereich

Synonyms

VermännlichungVirilisierung

Antonyms

Feminisierung

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 "Maskulinisierung"?
"Maskulinisierung" is spelled M-A-S-K-U-L-I-N-I-S-I-E-R-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˌmaskuliniˈziːʁʊŋ].
What does "Maskulinisierung" mean?
As a noun, "Maskulinisierung" means: Veränderung einer Frau oder eines anderen weiblichen Lebewesens hin zu stärker männlichen Eigenschaften, sei es im Erscheinungsbild, im Verhalten oder in körperlicher Hinsicht
How do you pronounce "Maskulinisierung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Maskulinisierung" is [ˌmaskuliniˈziːʁʊŋ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Maskulinisierung" come from?
"Maskulinisierung" 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 “Maskulinisierung”

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

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