Winterthur

[ˈvɪntɐtuːɐ̯]

/[ˈvɪntɐtuːɐ̯]/ name

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The verdict

“Winterthur” has 16 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #18,128. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#18,128
frequency rank, German
2,930
“W” headwords
16
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - sechstgrösste Stadt der Schweiz

Corpus desk

Index DE-winterthur · Winterthur · German

Winterthur · rank #18,128 · 16 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #18,128
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 16 variants
  • BOOK-MID 2,930
  • PHOTO-FINISH Windräder

Nearest frequency peer: Windräder (-1 rank slots)

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Rang-Peers am Tippfehler-Magneten „Winterthur“

Gleiche Seltenheitsbandbreite: nützlich, wenn ein Tippfehler auf ein Peer-Lemma trifft

corpus weight

What this shows „Winterthur“ sitzt unter diesen FrequencyWords-Peers; die Tippfehlertiefe steht separat im Edit-Distance-Chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for Winterthur
PropertyValue
HeadwordWinterthur
LanguageGerman
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[ˈvɪntɐtuːɐ̯]
Letters10
Frequency rank#18,128
Misspellings tracked16
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Häufigkeitslage von Tippfehler-Magnet „Winterthur“

Die Häufigkeit läuft von den wenigen Alltagswörtern (links) bis zur langen, seltenen Schwanzseite (rechts).Winterthurliegt hier neben dem Tippfehler-Druck:

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

Die Achse ist logarithmisch: jeder Tick markiert etwa zehnfach geringere Häufigkeit. Peers derselben Seltenheitsbandbreite: „Windräder“ (#18,127), „Wolfenbüttel“ (#18,129), „wiederhergestellt“ (#18,126). Unter 2,930 „W“-Lemmata liegt „Winterthur“ bei #18,128. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 16 spelling variants around Winterthur (IPA [ˈvɪntɐtuːɐ̯]), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #18,128 among 2,930 “W” headwords. Dominant gloss: "sechstgrösste Stadt der Schweiz".

Our generated misspelling index lists 16 likely wrong-spelling variants for Winterthur, with forms such as "iwnterthur", "winetrthur", and "winnterthur". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Winterthur, spelled W-I-N-T-E-R-T-H-U-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    sechstgrösste Stadt der Schweiz

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Winterthur appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Die Stadt Winterthur hat vor kurzem die 100 000 Einwohner-Marke geknackt.

This word in other languages

Winterthur(Español)Winterthur(Français)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • iwnterthur
  • winetrthur
  • winnterthur
  • winterhtur
  • winterrthur
  • winterthhur
  • winterthru
  • winterthurr
  • wintertthur
  • wintertuhr
  • wintetrhur
  • wintrethur
  • wintterthur
  • witnerthur
  • wniterthur
  • wwinterthur

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

iwnterthur2winetrthur2winnterthur1winterhtur2winterrthur1winterthhur1winterthru2winterthurr1
Edit distance from "Winterthur"

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 "Winterthur"?
"Winterthur" is spelled W-I-N-T-E-R-T-H-U-R. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvɪntɐtuːɐ̯].
What does "Winterthur" mean?
As a proper noun, "Winterthur" means: sechstgrösste Stadt der Schweiz
What are common misspellings of "Winterthur"?
Common misspellings include "iwnterthur", "winetrthur", "winnterthur", "winterhtur", "winterrthur". The correct spelling is "Winterthur".
How do you pronounce "Winterthur"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Winterthur" is [ˈvɪntɐtuːɐ̯]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Winterthur" come from?
"Winterthur" 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.

Similar German words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "Winterthur", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked German headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

zeitweilig#18,131Volksmusik#18,120überfällig#18,138vielerorts#18,118

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (16 here; floor ≥5).

Verwandter16 variantsabgeliefert16 variantsvermarktet16 variantsVerkäuferin16 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list