Phönix

[ˈføːnɪks]

/[ˈføːnɪks]/ noun

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The verdict

“Phönix” is a moderately-common German word, ranked #22,094 in German word frequency and used as a noun.

#22,094
frequency rank, German
6
letters
9
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Vogel, der verbrennt und aus seiner Asche neu entsteht, aus der ägyptisch-hellenistischen Sagenwelt (er gilt als das Symbol der Wiedergeburt)

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Phönix vs Phone
50% similar
Phönix vs Phobie
50% similar
Phönix vs Phoenix
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Phönix
PropertyValue
HeadwordPhönix
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈføːnɪks]
Letters6
Frequency rank#22,094
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Phönix” 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). Phönix lands here:

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

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

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for Phönix is 6 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈføːnɪks]. Corpus data places it at rank #22,094 in overall German word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 5 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for Phönix, with forms such as "hpönix", "phhönix", and "phnöix". 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. It also participates in 3 confusable-pair relationships, "Phone", "Phobie", "Phoenix", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, leaving phoneme-to-grapheme mapping as the best guide to its spelling rather than a borrowing history. The correct German form is Phönix, spelled P-H-Ö-N-I-X.

Definition

  1. 1
    Vogel, der verbrennt und aus seiner Asche neu entsteht, aus der ägyptisch-hellenistischen Sagenwelt (er gilt als das Symbol der Wiedergeburt)
  2. 2
    Wappentier in Vogelgestalt
  3. 3
    Sternbild des Südhimmels
  4. 4
    Rebsorte
  5. 5
    historische Währung Griechenlands

This word in other languages

phoenix(English)fénix(Español)phénix(Français)fénix(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: hpönix,phhönix,phnöix,phöinx,phönixx,phönnix,phönxi,pphönix,pöhnix

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Phönix - 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.

hpönix2phhönix1phnöix2phöinx2phönixx1phönnix1phönxi2pphönix1
Edit distance from "Phönix"

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 "Phönix"?
"Phönix" is spelled P-H-Ö-N-I-X. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈføːnɪks].
What does "Phönix" mean?
As a noun, "Phönix" means: Vogel, der verbrennt und aus seiner Asche neu entsteht, aus der ägyptisch-hellenistischen Sagenwelt (er gilt als das Symbol der Wiedergeburt)
What words are commonly confused with "Phönix"?
"Phönix" is commonly confused with "Phone", "Phobie", "Phoenix". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Phönix"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Phönix" is [ˈføːnɪks]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Phönix" come from?
"Phönix" 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 “Phönix”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is P-H-Ö-N-I-X - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈføːnɪks] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Phone” - see the side-by-side comparison. Phönix vs Phone
  • 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