Tonspur

[ˈtoːnˌʃpuːɐ̯]

/[ˈtoːnˌʃpuːɐ̯]/ noun

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The verdict

“Tonspur” has 11 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #46,331. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#46,331
frequency rank, German
35,386
“T” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - in der analogen Technik der für die Wiedergabe von Audiosignalen reservierte Teil auf einem Filmstreifen

Key facts for Tonspur
PropertyValue
HeadwordTonspur
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈtoːnˌʃpuːɐ̯]
Letters7
Frequency rank#46,331
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Tonspur” 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). Tonspur 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 11 spelling variants around Tonspur (IPA [ˈtoːnˌʃpuːɐ̯]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #46,331 among 35,386 “T” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for Tonspur, with forms such as "otnspur", "tnospur", and "tonnspur". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. 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 is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct German form is Tonspur, spelled T-O-N-S-P-U-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    in der analogen Technik der für die Wiedergabe von Audiosignalen reservierte Teil auf einem Filmstreifen
  2. 2
    in der analogen Technik der Anteil eines Tonbandes/Magnetstreifens, der für ein Monosignal benötigt wird
  3. 3
    in der Digitaltechnik die parallel aufgezeichneten Monosignale
  4. 4
    (bei der Wortkombination auf der Tonspur): mündlich

Synonyms

AudiospurAudiotrack

This word in other languages

soundtrack(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • otnspur
  • tnospur
  • tonnspur
  • tonpsur
  • tonsppur
  • tonspru
  • tonspurr
  • tonsspur
  • tonsupr
  • tosnpur
  • ttonspur

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Tonspur - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

otnspur2tnospur2tonnspur1tonpsur2tonsppur1tonspru2tonspurr1tonsspur1
Edit distance from "Tonspur"

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 "Tonspur"?
"Tonspur" is spelled T-O-N-S-P-U-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈtoːnˌʃpuːɐ̯].
What does "Tonspur" mean?
As a noun, "Tonspur" means: in der analogen Technik der für die Wiedergabe von Audiosignalen reservierte Teil auf einem Filmstreifen
What are common misspellings of "Tonspur"?
Common misspellings include "otnspur", "tnospur", "tonnspur", "tonpsur", "tonsppur". The correct spelling is "Tonspur".
How do you pronounce "Tonspur"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Tonspur" is [ˈtoːnˌʃpuːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Tonspur" come from?
"Tonspur" is a German word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “Tonspur”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is T-O-N-S-P-U-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈtoːnˌʃpuːɐ̯] (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

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