Rundfunkbeitrag

[ˈʁʊntfʊŋkˌbaɪ̯tʁaːk]

/[ˈʁʊntfʊŋkˌbaɪ̯tʁaːk]/ noun

The verdict

“Rundfunkbeitrag” has 24 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #32,748. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#32,748
frequency rank, German
42,116
“R” headwords
24
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - vom Inhaber einer Wohnung zu entrichtender Geldbetrag für den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk

Key facts for Rundfunkbeitrag
PropertyValue
HeadwordRundfunkbeitrag
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʁʊntfʊŋkˌbaɪ̯tʁaːk]
Letters15
Frequency rank#32,748
Misspellings tracked24
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Rundfunkbeitrag” 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). Rundfunkbeitrag 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 24 spelling variants around Rundfunkbeitrag (IPA [ˈʁʊntfʊŋkˌbaɪ̯tʁaːk]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #32,748 among 42,116 “R” headwords. Dominant gloss: "vom Inhaber einer Wohnung zu entrichtender Geldbetrag für den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk".

Our generated misspelling index lists 24 likely wrong-spelling variants for Rundfunkbeitrag, with forms such as "rnudfunkbeitrag", "rrundfunkbeitrag", and "rudnfunkbeitrag". 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 nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

No borrowing history is documented for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct German form is Rundfunkbeitrag, spelled R-U-N-D-F-U-N-K-B-E-I-T-R-A-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    vom Inhaber einer Wohnung zu entrichtender Geldbetrag für den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • rnudfunkbeitrag
  • rrundfunkbeitrag
  • rudnfunkbeitrag
  • runddfunkbeitrag
  • rundffunkbeitrag
  • rundfnukbeitrag
  • rundfuknbeitrag
  • rundfunbkeitrag
  • rundfunkbbeitrag
  • rundfunkbeirtag
  • rundfunkbeitarg
  • rundfunkbeitragg
  • rundfunkbeitrga
  • rundfunkbeitrrag
  • rundfunkbeittrag
  • rundfunkbetirag
  • rundfunkbietrag
  • rundfunkebitrag
  • rundfunkkbeitrag
  • rundfunnkbeitrag
  • rundufnkbeitrag
  • runfdunkbeitrag
  • runndfunkbeitrag
  • urndfunkbeitrag

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

rnudfunkbeitrag2rrundfunkbeitrag1rudnfunkbeitrag2runddfunkbeitrag1rundffunkbeitrag1rundfnukbeitrag2rundfuknbeitrag2rundfunbkeitrag2
Edit distance from "Rundfunkbeitrag"

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 "Rundfunkbeitrag"?
"Rundfunkbeitrag" is spelled R-U-N-D-F-U-N-K-B-E-I-T-R-A-G. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʁʊntfʊŋkˌbaɪ̯tʁaːk].
What does "Rundfunkbeitrag" mean?
As a noun, "Rundfunkbeitrag" means: vom Inhaber einer Wohnung zu entrichtender Geldbetrag für den öffentlich-rechtlichen Rundfunk
What are common misspellings of "Rundfunkbeitrag"?
Common misspellings include "rnudfunkbeitrag", "rrundfunkbeitrag", "rudnfunkbeitrag", "runddfunkbeitrag", "rundffunkbeitrag". The correct spelling is "Rundfunkbeitrag".
How do you pronounce "Rundfunkbeitrag"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Rundfunkbeitrag" is [ˈʁʊntfʊŋkˌbaɪ̯tʁaːk]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Rundfunkbeitrag" come from?
"Rundfunkbeitrag" 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 “Rundfunkbeitrag”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is R-U-N-D-F-U-N-K-B-E-I-T-R-A-G - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʁʊntfʊŋkˌbaɪ̯tʁaːk] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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