phonologisch

[fonoˈloːɡɪʃ]

/[fonoˈloːɡɪʃ]/ adj

The verdict

“phonologisch” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - die Phonologie (Lehre von den Phonemen, den kleinsten, bedeutungsunterscheidenden Einheiten der Sprache) betreffend; den Regeln der Phonologie entsprechend

Key facts for phonologisch
PropertyValue
Headwordphonologisch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechAdjective
IPA[fonoˈloːɡɪʃ]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “phonologisch” sits in German frequency

phonologisch 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.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The German entry for phonologisch is 12 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [fonoˈloːɡɪʃ]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. The dominant gloss from Wiktionary reads: "die Phonologie (Lehre von den Phonemen, den kleinsten, bedeutungsunterscheidenden Einheiten der Sprache) betreffend; den Regeln der Phonologie entsprechend".

Zero misspellings are on record for phonologisch in our index, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is phonologisch, spelled P-H-O-N-O-L-O-G-I-S-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    die Phonologie (Lehre von den Phonemen, den kleinsten, bedeutungsunterscheidenden Einheiten der Sprache) betreffend; den Regeln der Phonologie entsprechend

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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 "phonologisch"?
"phonologisch" is spelled P-H-O-N-O-L-O-G-I-S-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [fonoˈloːɡɪʃ].
What does "phonologisch" mean?
As an adjective, "phonologisch" means: die Phonologie (Lehre von den Phonemen, den kleinsten, bedeutungsunterscheidenden Einheiten der Sprache) betreffend; den Regeln der Phonologie entsprechend
How do you pronounce "phonologisch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "phonologisch" is [fonoˈloːɡɪʃ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "phonologisch" come from?
"phonologisch" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “phonologisch”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is P-H-O-N-O-L-O-G-I-S-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [fonoˈloːɡɪʃ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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