Xylografie

[ksyloɡʁaˈfiː]

/[ksyloɡʁaˈfiː]/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency German
10
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Druckverfahren, bei dem mithilfe eines Messers eine Zeichnung seitenverkehrt in einen Holzblock geschnitten wird

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Index DE-xylografie · Xylografie · German

Xylografie · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "X" 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 Xylografie
PropertyValue
HeadwordXylografie
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ksyloɡʁaˈfiː]
Letters10
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Langschwanz-Rang von „Xylografie“ im Deutschen

Xylografieliegt 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

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

Xylografie doesn't appear in our generated misspelling index, a sign its spelling follows regular German conventions. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

No documented word history exists for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct German form is Xylografie, spelled X-Y-L-O-G-R-A-F-I-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Druckverfahren, bei dem mithilfe eines Messers eine Zeichnung seitenverkehrt in einen Holzblock geschnitten wird
  2. 2
    ein durch Holzschneidekunst erzeugtes Werk

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 "Xylografie"?
"Xylografie" is spelled X-Y-L-O-G-R-A-F-I-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ksyloɡʁaˈfiː].
What does "Xylografie" mean?
As a noun, "Xylografie" means: Druckverfahren, bei dem mithilfe eines Messers eine Zeichnung seitenverkehrt in einen Holzblock geschnitten wird
How do you pronounce "Xylografie"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Xylografie" is [ksyloɡʁaˈfiː]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Xylografie" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list