Zollverein

[ˈt͡sɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n]

/[ˈt͡sɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n]/ noun

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The verdict

“Zollverein” has 13 generated spelling variants in the German index at frequency #47,882. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#47,882
frequency rank, German
37,643
“Z” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Gruppe von Ländern, die untereinander Zollfreiheit gewähren

Key facts for Zollverein
PropertyValue
HeadwordZollverein
LanguageGerman
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈt͡sɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n]
Letters10
Frequency rank#47,882
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Zollverein” 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). Zollverein 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 Zollverein (IPA [ˈt͡sɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #47,882 among 37,643 “Z” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Gruppe von Ländern, die untereinander Zollfreiheit gewähren".

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for Zollverein, with forms such as "ozllverein", "zlolverein", and "zollevrein". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

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 Zollverein, spelled Z-O-L-L-V-E-R-E-I-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Gruppe von Ländern, die untereinander Zollfreiheit gewähren

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ozllverein
  • zlolverein
  • zollevrein
  • zollveerin
  • zollvereinn
  • zollvereni
  • zollverien
  • zollverrein
  • zollvreein
  • zollvverein
  • zolverein
  • zolvlerein
  • zzollverein

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ozllverein2zlolverein2zollevrein2zollveerin2zollvereinn1zollvereni2zollverien2zollverrein1
Edit distance from "Zollverein"

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 "Zollverein"?
"Zollverein" is spelled Z-O-L-L-V-E-R-E-I-N. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt͡sɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n].
What does "Zollverein" mean?
As a noun, "Zollverein" means: Gruppe von Ländern, die untereinander Zollfreiheit gewähren
What are common misspellings of "Zollverein"?
Common misspellings include "ozllverein", "zlolverein", "zollevrein", "zollveerin", "zollvereinn". The correct spelling is "Zollverein".
How do you pronounce "Zollverein"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Zollverein" is [ˈt͡sɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Zollverein" come from?
"Zollverein" 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.

Using “Zollverein”

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

  • The one correct German spelling is Z-O-L-L-V-E-R-E-I-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt͡sɔlfɛɐ̯ˌʔaɪ̯n] (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