Wahlzettel

[ˈvaːlˌt͡sɛtl̩]

/[ˈvaːlˌt͡sɛtl̩]/ noun

The verdict

“Wahlzettel” has 14 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #28,932. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#28,932
frequency rank, German
38,697
“W” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Formular, auf dem man bei einer Wahl (beispielsweise für eine Parlamentswahl, einer Volksabstimmung, einem Referendum etc.) markieren kann, wem oder was man seine Stimme gibt

Key facts for Wahlzettel
PropertyValue
HeadwordWahlzettel
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvaːlˌt͡sɛtl̩]
Letters10
Frequency rank#28,932
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Wahlzettel” 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). Wahlzettel 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 14 spelling variants around Wahlzettel (IPA [ˈvaːlˌt͡sɛtl̩]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #28,932 among 38,697 “W” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Formular, auf dem man bei einer Wahl (beispielsweise für eine Parlamentswahl, einer Volksabstimmung, einem Referendum etc.) markieren kann, wem oder was man seine Stimme gibt".

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Wahlzettel, with forms such as "awhlzettel", "wahhlzettel", and "wahlezttel". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is Wahlzettel, spelled W-A-H-L-Z-E-T-T-E-L.

Definition

  1. 1
    Formular, auf dem man bei einer Wahl (beispielsweise für eine Parlamentswahl, einer Volksabstimmung, einem Referendum etc.) markieren kann, wem oder was man seine Stimme gibt

Synonyms

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: awhlzettel,wahhlzettel,wahlezttel,wahllzettel,wahlzetel,wahlzetetl,wahlzettell,wahlzettle,wahlztetel,wahlzzettel,wahzlettel,walhzettel,whalzettel,wwahlzettel

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Wahlzettel - 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.

awhlzettel2wahhlzettel1wahlezttel2wahllzettel1wahlzetel1wahlzetetl2wahlzettell1wahlzettle2
Edit distance from "Wahlzettel"

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 "Wahlzettel"?
"Wahlzettel" is spelled W-A-H-L-Z-E-T-T-E-L. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvaːlˌt͡sɛtl̩].
What does "Wahlzettel" mean?
As a noun, "Wahlzettel" means: Formular, auf dem man bei einer Wahl (beispielsweise für eine Parlamentswahl, einer Volksabstimmung, einem Referendum etc.) markieren kann, wem oder was man seine Stimme gibt
What are common misspellings of "Wahlzettel"?
Common misspellings include "awhlzettel", "wahhlzettel", "wahlezttel", "wahllzettel", "wahlzetel". The correct spelling is "Wahlzettel".
How do you pronounce "Wahlzettel"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wahlzettel" is [ˈvaːlˌt͡sɛtl̩]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wahlzettel" come from?
"Wahlzettel" is a German word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “Wahlzettel”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-A-H-L-Z-E-T-T-E-L - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈvaːlˌt͡sɛtl̩] (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