Nouakchott

[nu̯akˈʃɔt]

/[nu̯akˈʃɔt]/ name

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Hauptstadt Mauretaniens

Corpus desk

Index DE-nouakchott · Nouakchott · German

Nouakchott · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 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 Nouakchott
PropertyValue
HeadwordNouakchott
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[nu̯akˈʃɔt]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Nouakchott“ im Deutschen

Nouakchottliegt 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

Nouakchott is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as aproper noun, transcribed [nu̯akˈʃɔt]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Hauptstadt Mauretaniens".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Nouakchott, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Nouakchott, spelled N-O-U-A-K-C-H-O-T-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    Hauptstadt Mauretaniens

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Madrid ist eine Partnerstadt Nouakchotts.

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 "Nouakchott"?
"Nouakchott" is spelled N-O-U-A-K-C-H-O-T-T. The IPA pronunciation is [nu̯akˈʃɔt].
What does "Nouakchott" mean?
As a proper noun, "Nouakchott" means: Hauptstadt Mauretaniens
How do you pronounce "Nouakchott"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Nouakchott" is [nu̯akˈʃɔt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Nouakchott" come from?
"Nouakchott" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list