Nasallaut

[naˈzaːlˌlaʊ̯t]

/[naˈzaːlˌlaʊ̯t]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - nasaler Konsonant oder Vokal, bei dem der Luftstrom ganz oder teilweise über den Nasenraum entweicht

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Index DE-nasallaut · Nasallaut · German

Nasallaut · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "N" 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 Nasallaut
PropertyValue
HeadwordNasallaut
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[naˈzaːlˌlaʊ̯t]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Nasallaut“ im Deutschen

Nasallautliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Nasallaut is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [naˈzaːlˌlaʊ̯t]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "nasaler Konsonant oder Vokal, bei dem der Luftstrom ganz oder teilweise über den Nasenraum entweicht".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Nasallaut, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Nasallaut, spelled N-A-S-A-L-L-A-U-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    nasaler Konsonant oder Vokal, bei dem der Luftstrom ganz oder teilweise über den Nasenraum entweicht

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how Nasallaut appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. „Die beiden Nasallaute »ą« und »ę« sind dafür verantwortlich, dass man Polnisch, wenn man es auf eine Entfernung von drei bis vier Metern hört, klanglich leicht mit Französisch verwechseln kann.“
  2. „Die übrigen betroffenen Konsonanten verteilen sich auf vier weitere Frikative, drei Plosive und einen Nasallaut.“

Synonyms

Antonyms

OralOrallaut

This word in other languages

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 "Nasallaut"?
"Nasallaut" is spelled N-A-S-A-L-L-A-U-T. The IPA pronunciation is [naˈzaːlˌlaʊ̯t].
What does "Nasallaut" mean?
As a noun, "Nasallaut" means: nasaler Konsonant oder Vokal, bei dem der Luftstrom ganz oder teilweise über den Nasenraum entweicht
How do you pronounce "Nasallaut"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Nasallaut" is [naˈzaːlˌlaʊ̯t]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Nasallaut" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list