Tuffstein

[ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]

/[ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]/ noun

The verdict

“Tuffstein” 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) - vulkanisches Gestein, das zu mindestens 75 Prozent aus Pyroklasten besteht

Corpus desk

Index DE-tuffstein · Tuffstein · German

Tuffstein · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "T" 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 Tuffstein
PropertyValue
HeadwordTuffstein
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Tuffstein“ im Deutschen

Tuffsteinsitzt jenseits der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Formen, im Schwanz spezialisierten oder seltenen Wortschatzes.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

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

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Tuffstein, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

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 Tuffstein, spelled T-U-F-F-S-T-E-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    vulkanisches Gestein, das zu mindestens 75 Prozent aus Pyroklasten besteht
  2. 2
    einzelnes Bauelement aus Tuff

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. „Für Tempel und andere öffentliche Gebäude verwendete man bis dahin außerdem Tuffstein und Tavertin.“

Synonyms

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 "Tuffstein"?
"Tuffstein" is spelled T-U-F-F-S-T-E-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n].
What does "Tuffstein" mean?
As a noun, "Tuffstein" means: vulkanisches Gestein, das zu mindestens 75 Prozent aus Pyroklasten besteht
How do you pronounce "Tuffstein"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Tuffstein" is [ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Tuffstein" come from?
"Tuffstein" 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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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list