WikiLeaks

[vɪkiˈliːks]

/[vɪkiˈliːks]/ name

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The verdict

“WikiLeaks” has 13 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #20,794. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#20,794
frequency rank, German
38,697
“W” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - 2006 gegründete Enthüllungsplattform, auf der Dokumente anonym veröffentlicht werden (Whistleblowing), die durch Geheimhaltung als Verschlusssache, Vertraulichkeit, Zensur oder auf sonstige Weise i...

Key facts for WikiLeaks
PropertyValue
HeadwordWikiLeaks
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[vɪkiˈliːks]
Letters9
Frequency rank#20,794
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “WikiLeaks” 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). WikiLeaks 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 13 spelling variants around WikiLeaks (IPA [vɪkiˈliːks]), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #20,794 among 38,697 “W” headwords. Dominant gloss: "2006 gegründete Enthüllungsplattform, auf der Dokumente anonym veröffentlicht werden (Whistleblowing), die durch Geheimhaltung als Verschlusssache, Vertraulichkeit, Zensur oder auf sonstige Weise i...".

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for WikiLeaks, with forms such as "iwkileaks", "wiikleaks", and "wikielaks". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct German form is WikiLeaks, spelled W-I-K-I-L-E-A-K-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    2006 gegründete Enthüllungsplattform, auf der Dokumente anonym veröffentlicht werden (Whistleblowing), die durch Geheimhaltung als Verschlusssache, Vertraulichkeit, Zensur oder auf sonstige Weise in ihrer Zugänglichkeit beschränkt sind

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • iwkileaks
  • wiikleaks
  • wikielaks
  • wikilaeks
  • wikileakks
  • wikileakss
  • wikileask
  • wikilekas
  • wikilleaks
  • wikkileaks
  • wiklieaks
  • wkiileaks
  • wwikileaks

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of WikiLeaks - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

iwkileaks2wiikleaks2wikielaks2wikilaeks2wikileakks1wikileakss1wikileask2wikilekas2
Edit distance from "WikiLeaks"

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 "WikiLeaks"?
"WikiLeaks" is spelled W-I-K-I-L-E-A-K-S. The IPA pronunciation is [vɪkiˈliːks].
What does "WikiLeaks" mean?
As a proper noun, "WikiLeaks" means: 2006 gegründete Enthüllungsplattform, auf der Dokumente anonym veröffentlicht werden (Whistleblowing), die durch Geheimhaltung als Verschlusssache, Vertraulichkeit, Zensur oder auf sonstige Weise i...
What are common misspellings of "WikiLeaks"?
Common misspellings include "iwkileaks", "wiikleaks", "wikielaks", "wikilaeks", "wikileakks". The correct spelling is "WikiLeaks".
How do you pronounce "WikiLeaks"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "WikiLeaks" is [vɪkiˈliːks]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "WikiLeaks" come from?
"WikiLeaks" 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 “WikiLeaks”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is W-I-K-I-L-E-A-K-S - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [vɪkiˈliːks] (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