Os sacrum

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The verdict

“Os sacrum” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a phrase. 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) - Kreuzbein, Knochen auf dem die Wirbelsäule steht

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Index DE-os-sacrum · Os sacrum · German

Os sacrum · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "O" 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 Os sacrum
PropertyValue
HeadwordOs sacrum
LanguageGerman
Part of speechPhrase
IPA[…]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Os sacrum“ im Deutschen

Os sacrumliegt 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

Os sacrum is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as aphrase, transcribed […]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Kreuzbein, Knochen auf dem die Wirbelsäule steht".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for Os sacrum, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Os sacrum, spelled O-S- -S-A-C-R-U-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    Kreuzbein, Knochen auf dem die Wirbelsäule steht

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 "Os sacrum"?
"Os sacrum" is spelled O-S- -S-A-C-R-U-M. The IPA pronunciation is […].
What does "Os sacrum" mean?
As a phrase, "Os sacrum" means: Kreuzbein, Knochen auf dem die Wirbelsäule steht
How do you pronounce "Os sacrum"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Os sacrum" is […]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Os sacrum" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list