Stromschnelle

[ˈʃtʁoːmˌʃnɛlə]

/[ˈʃtʁoːmˌʃnɛlə]/ noun

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The verdict

“Stromschnelle” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Stelle in einem größeren Gewässer mit besonders hoher Fließgeschwindigkeit

Key facts for Stromschnelle
PropertyValue
HeadwordStromschnelle
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈʃtʁoːmˌʃnɛlə]
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Stromschnelle” sits in German frequency

Stromschnelle 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.

Rare enough to double-check

Stromschnelle is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈʃtʁoːmˌʃnɛlə]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Stelle in einem größeren Gewässer mit besonders hoher Fließgeschwindigkeit".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Stromschnelle, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Stromschnelle, spelled S-T-R-O-M-S-C-H-N-E-L-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Stelle in einem größeren Gewässer mit besonders hoher Fließgeschwindigkeit

Antonyms

Wasserfall

This word in other languages

rapid(English)rápido(Español)rapide(Français)corredeira(Português)

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 "Stromschnelle"?
"Stromschnelle" is spelled S-T-R-O-M-S-C-H-N-E-L-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈʃtʁoːmˌʃnɛlə].
What does "Stromschnelle" mean?
As a noun, "Stromschnelle" means: Stelle in einem größeren Gewässer mit besonders hoher Fließgeschwindigkeit
How do you pronounce "Stromschnelle"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Stromschnelle" is [ˈʃtʁoːmˌʃnɛlə]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Stromschnelle" come from?
"Stromschnelle" 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 “Stromschnelle”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is S-T-R-O-M-S-C-H-N-E-L-L-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈʃtʁoːmˌʃnɛlə] (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