Syntagma

[zʏnˈtaɡma]

/[zʏnˈtaɡma]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
8
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - eine Heereseinheit der griechischen Antike und im modernen Griechenland (~ Regiment)

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Index DE-syntagma · Syntagma · German

Syntagma · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 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 Syntagma
PropertyValue
HeadwordSyntagma
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[zʏnˈtaɡma]
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Syntagma“ im Deutschen

Syntagmaliegt 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

Syntagma is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [zʏnˈtaɡma]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Syntagma, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Syntagma, spelled S-Y-N-T-A-G-M-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    eine Heereseinheit der griechischen Antike und im modernen Griechenland (~ Regiment)
  2. 2
    irgendeine Art syntaktischer Konstruktion (Sätze, Teilsätze, Satzglieder, Satzgliedteile)

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Wörtlich übersetzt, war der griechische „Putsch der Obristen“ von 1967 ein Putsch der Kommandeure der Syntagmata (Regimenter) des Landheeres.
  2. Syntagmen sind beliebige syntaktische Konstruktionen.

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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 "Syntagma"?
"Syntagma" is spelled S-Y-N-T-A-G-M-A. The IPA pronunciation is [zʏnˈtaɡma].
What does "Syntagma" mean?
As a noun, "Syntagma" means: eine Heereseinheit der griechischen Antike und im modernen Griechenland (~ Regiment)
How do you pronounce "Syntagma"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Syntagma" is [zʏnˈtaɡma]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Syntagma" come from?
"Syntagma" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list