Versuchskaninchen

[fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxskaˌniːnçən]

/[fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxskaˌniːnçən]/ noun

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The verdict

“Versuchskaninchen” is uncommon German (frequency #68,842 among 49,639 “V” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#68,842
frequency rank, German
49,639
“V” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Kaninchen, an dem Testversuche durchgeführt werden (zum Beispiel für die Kosmetikindustrie)

Key facts for Versuchskaninchen
PropertyValue
HeadwordVersuchskaninchen
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxskaˌniːnçən]
Letters17
Frequency rank#68,842
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Versuchskaninchen” 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). Versuchskaninchen lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Versuchskaninchen is uncommon German at frequency #68,842 among 49,639 “V” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed [fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxskaˌniːnçən]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No generated misspelling entries exist for Versuchskaninchen in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Versuchskaninchen, spelled V-E-R-S-U-C-H-S-K-A-N-I-N-C-H-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Kaninchen, an dem Testversuche durchgeführt werden (zum Beispiel für die Kosmetikindustrie)
  2. 2
    Mensch, an dem etwas getestet wird, der etwas ausprobieren muss

Synonyms

VersuchskarnickelProbandTesterTestobjektTestpersonVersuchsobjektVersuchsperson

This word in other languages

guinea pig(English)conejillo de Indias(Español)cobaye(Français)

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 "Versuchskaninchen"?
"Versuchskaninchen" is spelled V-E-R-S-U-C-H-S-K-A-N-I-N-C-H-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is [fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxskaˌniːnçən].
What does "Versuchskaninchen" mean?
As a noun, "Versuchskaninchen" means: Kaninchen, an dem Testversuche durchgeführt werden (zum Beispiel für die Kosmetikindustrie)
How do you pronounce "Versuchskaninchen"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Versuchskaninchen" is [fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxskaˌniːnçən]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Versuchskaninchen" come from?
"Versuchskaninchen" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Versuchskaninchen”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is V-E-R-S-U-C-H-S-K-A-N-I-N-C-H-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [fɛɐ̯ˈzuːxskaˌniːnçən] (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

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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