Wetterfrosch

[ˈvɛtɐˌfʁɔʃ]

/[ˈvɛtɐˌfʁɔʃ]/ noun

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The verdict

“Wetterfrosch” is uncommon German (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency German
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Laubfrosch, der in einem Glas gehalten wird und durch seine Position auf einer Leiter das Wetter vorhersagen soll

Key facts for Wetterfrosch
PropertyValue
HeadwordWetterfrosch
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvɛtɐˌfʁɔʃ]
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Wetterfrosch” sits in German frequency

Wetterfrosch 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.

Rare enough to double-check

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

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Wetterfrosch, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since nothing in our dataset looks or sounds close enough to cause mix-ups.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Wetterfrosch, spelled W-E-T-T-E-R-F-R-O-S-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    Laubfrosch, der in einem Glas gehalten wird und durch seine Position auf einer Leiter das Wetter vorhersagen soll
  2. 2
    Meteorologe; Person, die eine Wettervorhersage moderiert oder sich für das Wetter interessiert

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 "Wetterfrosch"?
"Wetterfrosch" is spelled W-E-T-T-E-R-F-R-O-S-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvɛtɐˌfʁɔʃ].
What does "Wetterfrosch" mean?
As a noun, "Wetterfrosch" means: Laubfrosch, der in einem Glas gehalten wird und durch seine Position auf einer Leiter das Wetter vorhersagen soll
How do you pronounce "Wetterfrosch"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wetterfrosch" is [ˈvɛtɐˌfʁɔʃ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wetterfrosch" come from?
"Wetterfrosch" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Wetterfrosch”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-E-T-T-E-R-F-R-O-S-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈvɛtɐˌfʁɔʃ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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