Nuklearreaktor

[nukleˈaːɐ̯ʁeˌaktoːɐ̯]

/[nukleˈaːɐ̯ʁeˌaktoːɐ̯]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
14
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Reaktor, in dem Atomkerne in einer Kettenreaktion immer wieder zur Spaltung gebracht werden und der oft zur Energiegewinnung eingesetzt wird

Key facts for Nuklearreaktor
PropertyValue
HeadwordNuklearreaktor
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[nukleˈaːɐ̯ʁeˌaktoːɐ̯]
Letters14
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Nuklearreaktor” sits in German frequency

Nuklearreaktor 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

Nuklearreaktor is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [nukleˈaːɐ̯ʁeˌaktoːɐ̯]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Reaktor, in dem Atomkerne in einer Kettenreaktion immer wieder zur Spaltung gebracht werden und der oft zur Energiegewinnung eingesetzt wird".

Nuklearreaktor has no tracked misspelling variants, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Nuklearreaktor, spelled N-U-K-L-E-A-R-R-E-A-K-T-O-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Reaktor, in dem Atomkerne in einer Kettenreaktion immer wieder zur Spaltung gebracht werden und der oft zur Energiegewinnung eingesetzt wird

Synonyms

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 "Nuklearreaktor"?
"Nuklearreaktor" is spelled N-U-K-L-E-A-R-R-E-A-K-T-O-R. The IPA pronunciation is [nukleˈaːɐ̯ʁeˌaktoːɐ̯].
What does "Nuklearreaktor" mean?
As a noun, "Nuklearreaktor" means: Reaktor, in dem Atomkerne in einer Kettenreaktion immer wieder zur Spaltung gebracht werden und der oft zur Energiegewinnung eingesetzt wird
How do you pronounce "Nuklearreaktor"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Nuklearreaktor" is [nukleˈaːɐ̯ʁeˌaktoːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Nuklearreaktor" come from?
"Nuklearreaktor" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Nuklearreaktor”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is N-U-K-L-E-A-R-R-E-A-K-T-O-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [nukleˈaːɐ̯ʁeˌaktoːɐ̯] (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