alchemist

/ˈæl.kə.mɪst/

//ˈæl.kə.mɪst// noun

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"alchemist" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“alchemist” has 14 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #26,324. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#26,324
frequency rank, English
3,931
“A” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - One who practices alchemy.

Corpus desk

Index EN-alchemist · alchemist · English

alchemist · rank #26,324 · 14 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #26,324
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 14 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,931
  • PHOTO-FINISH airliner

Nearest frequency peer: airliner (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

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.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “alchemist”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “alchemist” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for alchemist
PropertyValue
Headwordalchemist
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈæl.kə.mɪst/
Letters9
Frequency rank#26,324
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “alchemist”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).alchemistlands here:

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

The axis is logarithmic, with each marked tick roughly ten times rarer than the last. Same rarity band neighbours include “airliner” (#26,323), “Alexandre” (#26,325), “Ahn” (#26,322). Among 3,931 “A” headwords, “alchemist” is #26,324. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around alchemist (IPA /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #26,324 among 3,931 “A” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for alchemist, with forms such as "aclhemist", "alcchemist", and "alcehmist". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Old French alquemiste (French alchimiste), from Medieval Latin alchemista. Equivalent to alchemy + -ist. The correct English form is alchemist, spelled A-L-C-H-E-M-I-S-T.

Definition

  1. 1
    One who practices alchemy.
  2. 2
    One who blends material or substances in the nature or supposed nature of alchemy.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. [K]nowledge of philtres, aphrodisiacs, and other sexual stimulants spread from the Arabs and the Moors, from Egypt and India into the European herbals, pharmacopeias, and apothecaries’ lore, and, on a more indeterminate level, among alchemists, wizards, and occultists.
  2. Years later, scientists learned that the sun’s light—visible and invisible—is merely the by-product of a process alchemists had vainly tried to reproduce for centuries—the transmutation of one element into another. That nature accomplishes this before our very eyes, and that it is what creates the solar heat and light that supports all life, was suspected…

Etymology

From Old French alquemiste (French alchimiste), from Medieval Latin alchemista. Equivalent to alchemy + -ist.

Synonyms

alchemistfire philosopherphilosopher by firephilosopher of fire

This word in other languages

alquimista(Español)alchimiste(Français)Alchemist(Deutsch)alquimista(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aclhemist
  • alcchemist
  • alcehmist
  • alcheimst
  • alchemisst
  • alchemistt
  • alchemits
  • alchemmist
  • alchemsit
  • alchhemist
  • alchmeist
  • alhcemist
  • allchemist
  • lachemist

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

aclhemist2alcchemist1alcehmist2alcheimst2alchemisst1alchemistt1alchemits2alchemmist1
Edit distance from "alchemist"

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 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "alchemist"?
"alchemist" is spelled A-L-C-H-E-M-I-S-T. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/.
What does "alchemist" mean?
As a noun, "alchemist" means: One who practices alchemy.
What are common misspellings of "alchemist"?
Common misspellings include "aclhemist", "alcchemist", "alcehmist", "alcheimst", "alchemisst". The correct spelling is "alchemist".
How do you pronounce "alchemist"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "alchemist" is /ˈæl.kə.mɪst/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "alchemist"?
From Old French alquemiste (French alchimiste), from Medieval Latin alchemista. Equivalent to alchemy + -ist. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

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

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Alexandre#26,325videotape#26,302Bonaparte#26,347Canadiens#26,356

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (14 here; floor ≥5).

abnormally14 variantstirelessly14 variantscircuitry14 variantsSouthwark14 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list