Spundwand

[ˈʃpʊntˌvant]

/[ˈʃpʊntˌvant]/ noun

The verdict

“Spundwand” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. 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) - Wand aus mehrere Meter langen, in den Boden gerammten Stahlbohlen, die Baugruben oder Fundamente gegen andrängendes Wasser abschließen oder die Uferränder sichern und befestigen

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Index DE-spundwand · Spundwand · German

Spundwand · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "S" 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 Spundwand
PropertyValue
HeadwordSpundwand
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃpʊntˌvant]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Spundwand“ im Deutschen

Spundwandliegt 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

Spundwand is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈʃpʊntˌvant]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Wand aus mehrere Meter langen, in den Boden gerammten Stahlbohlen, die Baugruben oder Fundamente gegen andrängendes Wasser abschließen oder die Uferränder sichern und befestigen".

No misspelling variants are generated for Spundwand in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Spundwand, spelled S-P-U-N-D-W-A-N-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Wand aus mehrere Meter langen, in den Boden gerammten Stahlbohlen, die Baugruben oder Fundamente gegen andrängendes Wasser abschließen oder die Uferränder sichern und befestigen

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Spundwand appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Flussufer werden häufig mit Spundwänden befestigt.

This word in other languages

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 "Spundwand"?
"Spundwand" is spelled S-P-U-N-D-W-A-N-D. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃpʊntˌvant].
What does "Spundwand" mean?
As a noun, "Spundwand" means: Wand aus mehrere Meter langen, in den Boden gerammten Stahlbohlen, die Baugruben oder Fundamente gegen andrängendes Wasser abschließen oder die Uferränder sichern und befestigen
How do you pronounce "Spundwand"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Spundwand" is [ˈʃpʊntˌvant]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Spundwand" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list