masterpiece

[ˈmɑːstəpiːs]

/[ˈmɑːstəpiːs]/ noun

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The verdict

“masterpiece” 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
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - das besonders gute oder beste Erzeugnis einer künstlerisch tätigen Person

Key facts for masterpiece
PropertyValue
Headwordmasterpiece
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmɑːstəpiːs]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “masterpiece” sits in German frequency

masterpiece 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 masterpiece is 11 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈmɑːstəpiːs]. 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.

No misspelling variants are generated for masterpiece in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is masterpiece, spelled M-A-S-T-E-R-P-I-E-C-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    das besonders gute oder beste Erzeugnis einer künstlerisch tätigen Person
  2. 2
    das besonders gute Beispiel außerordentlicher Fähigkeit
  3. 3
    das zum Mitglied einer handwerklichen Gilde qualifizierende Erzeugnis

Synonyms

masterwork

This word in other languages

chef-d'œuvre(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 "masterpiece"?
"masterpiece" is spelled M-A-S-T-E-R-P-I-E-C-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmɑːstəpiːs].
What does "masterpiece" mean?
As a noun, "masterpiece" means: das besonders gute oder beste Erzeugnis einer künstlerisch tätigen Person
How do you pronounce "masterpiece"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "masterpiece" is [ˈmɑːstəpiːs]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "masterpiece" come from?
"masterpiece" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “masterpiece”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is M-A-S-T-E-R-P-I-E-C-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈmɑːstəpiːs] (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list