Oberkiefer

[ˈoːbɐˌkiːfɐ]

/[ˈoːbɐˌkiːfɐ]/ noun

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The verdict

“Oberkiefer” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #46,179. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#46,179
frequency rank, German
14,908
“O” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Teil des vorderen Gesichtsschädels, in dessen Alveolarfortsatz die oberen Zähne sitzen und der die Kieferhöhle enthält

Key facts for Oberkiefer
PropertyValue
HeadwordOberkiefer
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈoːbɐˌkiːfɐ]
Letters10
Frequency rank#46,179
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Oberkiefer” sits in German frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Oberkiefer lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around Oberkiefer (IPA [ˈoːbɐˌkiːfɐ]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #46,179 among 14,908 “O” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Teil des vorderen Gesichtsschädels, in dessen Alveolarfortsatz die oberen Zähne sitzen und der die Kieferhöhle enthält".

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Oberkiefer, with forms such as "boerkiefer", "obberkiefer", and "obekriefer". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Oberkiefer, spelled O-B-E-R-K-I-E-F-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Teil des vorderen Gesichtsschädels, in dessen Alveolarfortsatz die oberen Zähne sitzen und der die Kieferhöhle enthält

Synonyms

MaxillaOs maxillare

Antonyms

Unterkiefer

This word in other languages

maxilla(English)maxilar(Español)os maxillaire(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • boerkiefer
  • obberkiefer
  • obekriefer
  • oberikefer
  • oberkeifer
  • oberkieefr
  • oberkieferr
  • oberkieffer
  • oberkiefre
  • oberkifeer
  • oberkkiefer
  • oberrkiefer
  • obrekiefer
  • oebrkiefer

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Oberkiefer - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

boerkiefer2obberkiefer1obekriefer2oberikefer2oberkeifer2oberkieefr2oberkieferr1oberkieffer1
Edit distance from "Oberkiefer"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 German corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Oberkiefer"?
"Oberkiefer" is spelled O-B-E-R-K-I-E-F-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈoːbɐˌkiːfɐ].
What does "Oberkiefer" mean?
As a noun, "Oberkiefer" means: Teil des vorderen Gesichtsschädels, in dessen Alveolarfortsatz die oberen Zähne sitzen und der die Kieferhöhle enthält
What are common misspellings of "Oberkiefer"?
Common misspellings include "boerkiefer", "obberkiefer", "obekriefer", "oberikefer", "oberkeifer". The correct spelling is "Oberkiefer".
How do you pronounce "Oberkiefer"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Oberkiefer" is [ˈoːbɐˌkiːfɐ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Oberkiefer" come from?
"Oberkiefer" 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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Using “Oberkiefer”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is O-B-E-R-K-I-E-F-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈoːbɐˌkiːfɐ] (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

Same frequency band

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