Webern

[ˈveːbɐn]

/[ˈveːbɐn]/ noun

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The verdict

“Webern” is uncommon German (frequency #73,098 among 38,697 “W” headwords), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#73,098
frequency rank, German
38,697
“W” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Dativ Plural des Substantivs Weber

Key facts for Webern
PropertyValue
HeadwordWebern
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈveːbɐn]
Letters6
Frequency rank#73,098
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Webern” 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). Webern 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

Webern is uncommon German at frequency #73,098 among 38,697 “W” headwords, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈveːbɐn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Dativ Plural des Substantivs Weber".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Webern, suggesting the orthography follows predictable German patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Webern, spelled W-E-B-E-R-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Dativ Plural des Substantivs Weber

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 "Webern"?
"Webern" is spelled W-E-B-E-R-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈveːbɐn].
What does "Webern" mean?
As a noun, "Webern" means: Dativ Plural des Substantivs Weber
How do you pronounce "Webern"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Webern" is [ˈveːbɐn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Webern" come from?
"Webern" 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 “Webern”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-E-B-E-R-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈveːbɐn] (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

Other uncommon German words near this rank

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