Preisgeld

[ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡɛlt]

/[ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡɛlt]/ noun

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The verdict

“Preisgeld” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #18,027. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#18,027
frequency rank, German
49,534
“P” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - als Preis ausgesetzte Geldsumme

Key facts for Preisgeld
PropertyValue
HeadwordPreisgeld
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡɛlt]
Letters9
Frequency rank#18,027
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Preisgeld” 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). Preisgeld 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 Preisgeld (IPA [ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡɛlt]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #18,027 among 49,534 “P” headwords. Dominant gloss: "als Preis ausgesetzte Geldsumme".

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Preisgeld, with forms such as "perisgeld", "ppreisgeld", and "preigseld". 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, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Preisgeld, spelled P-R-E-I-S-G-E-L-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    als Preis ausgesetzte Geldsumme

This word in other languages

prize money(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • perisgeld
  • ppreisgeld
  • preigseld
  • preisegld
  • preisgedl
  • preisgeldd
  • preisgelld
  • preisggeld
  • preisgled
  • preissgeld
  • presigeld
  • priesgeld
  • prreisgeld
  • rpeisgeld

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Preisgeld - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

perisgeld2ppreisgeld1preigseld2preisegld2preisgedl2preisgeldd1preisgelld1preisggeld1
Edit distance from "Preisgeld"

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 "Preisgeld"?
"Preisgeld" is spelled P-R-E-I-S-G-E-L-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡɛlt].
What does "Preisgeld" mean?
As a noun, "Preisgeld" means: als Preis ausgesetzte Geldsumme
What are common misspellings of "Preisgeld"?
Common misspellings include "perisgeld", "ppreisgeld", "preigseld", "preisegld", "preisgedl". The correct spelling is "Preisgeld".
How do you pronounce "Preisgeld"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Preisgeld" is [ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡɛlt]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Preisgeld" come from?
"Preisgeld" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Preisgeld”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is P-R-E-I-S-G-E-L-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈpʁaɪ̯sˌɡɛlt] (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