Muffeln

[ˈmʊfl̩n]

/[ˈmʊfl̩n]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Dativ Plural des Substantivs Muffel

Corpus desk

Index DE-muffeln · Muffeln · German

Muffeln · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "M" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Muffeln
PropertyValue
HeadwordMuffeln
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈmʊfl̩n]
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Muffeln“ im Deutschen

Muffelnschafft es nicht in die Top 100.000 des Deutschen: Zone für Fach-, Alt- oder Seltenwortschatz.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Muffeln is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈmʊfl̩n]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Dativ Plural des Substantivs Muffel".

Muffeln doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Muffeln, spelled M-U-F-F-E-L-N.

Definition

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    Dativ Plural des Substantivs Muffel

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 "Muffeln"?
"Muffeln" is spelled M-U-F-F-E-L-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈmʊfl̩n].
What does "Muffeln" mean?
As a noun, "Muffeln" means: Dativ Plural des Substantivs Muffel
How do you pronounce "Muffeln"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Muffeln" is [ˈmʊfl̩n]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Muffeln" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list