Staubteufel

[ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌtɔɪ̯fl̩]

/[ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌtɔɪ̯fl̩]/ noun

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The verdict

“Staubteufel” is outside the top-ranked German vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
11
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Luftwirbel, der viel Staub enthält

Key facts for Staubteufel
PropertyValue
HeadwordStaubteufel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌtɔɪ̯fl̩]
Letters11
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Staubteufel” sits in German frequency

Staubteufel 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 Staubteufel is 11 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌtɔɪ̯fl̩]. 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: "Luftwirbel, der viel Staub enthält".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Staubteufel, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Staubteufel, spelled S-T-A-U-B-T-E-U-F-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Luftwirbel, der viel Staub enthält

This word in other languages

dust devil(English)

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 "Staubteufel"?
"Staubteufel" is spelled S-T-A-U-B-T-E-U-F-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌtɔɪ̯fl̩].
What does "Staubteufel" mean?
As a noun, "Staubteufel" means: Luftwirbel, der viel Staub enthält
How do you pronounce "Staubteufel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Staubteufel" is [ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌtɔɪ̯fl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Staubteufel" come from?
"Staubteufel" 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 “Staubteufel”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is S-T-A-U-B-T-E-U-F-E-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʃtaʊ̯pˌtɔɪ̯fl̩] (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
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