Tuffstein

[ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]

/[ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]/ noun

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The verdict

“Tuffstein” 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
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - vulkanisches Gestein, das zu mindestens 75 Prozent aus Pyroklasten besteht

Key facts for Tuffstein
PropertyValue
HeadwordTuffstein
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Tuffstein” sits in German frequency

Tuffstein 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 Tuffstein is 9 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [ˈtʊfˌʃtaɪ̯n]. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

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

Synonyms

Tuff

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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Using “Tuffstein”

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

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