Wortstamm

[ˈvɔʁtˌʃtam]

/[ˈvɔʁtˌʃtam]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - einfache oder komplexe Grundform der Flexion eines Wortes (Stamm)

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Index DE-wortstamm · Wortstamm · German

Wortstamm · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "W" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

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.

Key facts for Wortstamm
PropertyValue
HeadwordWortstamm
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈvɔʁtˌʃtam]
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Wortstamm“ im Deutschen

Wortstammliegt außerhalb der 100.000 häufigsten deutschen Wörter, im Langschwanz technischer, archaischer oder seltener Formen, genau dort, wo Schreibzweifeln zuschlagen.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Wortstamm is uncommon German outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed [ˈvɔʁtˌʃtam]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "einfache oder komplexe Grundform der Flexion eines Wortes (Stamm)".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Wortstamm, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

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 Wortstamm, spelled W-O-R-T-S-T-A-M-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    einfache oder komplexe Grundform der Flexion eines Wortes (Stamm)

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Der Wortstamm ist die Grundform eines Wortes, die flektiert werden kann.
  2. Oft ist zwischen Wortwurzel und Wortstamm (Stamm) zu unterscheiden: ein Wortstamm kann dadurch entstehen, dass an eine Wurzel zusätzlich ein Stammvokal (Bindevokal) angehängt wird und diese komplexere Form die Grundform für die Flexion und Wortbildung darstellt.

Synonyms

StammStammmorphem

This word in other languages

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 "Wortstamm"?
"Wortstamm" is spelled W-O-R-T-S-T-A-M-M. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈvɔʁtˌʃtam].
What does "Wortstamm" mean?
As a noun, "Wortstamm" means: einfache oder komplexe Grundform der Flexion eines Wortes (Stamm)
How do you pronounce "Wortstamm"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Wortstamm" is [ˈvɔʁtˌʃtam]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Wortstamm" come from?
"Wortstamm" is a German word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list