Apache

/əˈpæ.t͡ʃi/

//əˈpæ.t͡ʃi// name

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"apache" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“Apache” has 8 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #14,065. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#14,065
frequency rank, English
3,931
“A” headwords
8
tracked misspellings
4
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - The group of languages used by any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e. Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.

Corpus desk

Index EN-apache · Apache · English

Apache · rank #14,065 · 8 variants · 4 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #14,065
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-MID 4 pairs
  • VAR-MID 8 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,931
  • PHOTO-FINISH Angelo

Nearest frequency peer: Angelo (-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 “Apache”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “Apache” 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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

Apache vs apathy
50% similar
Apache vs attaché
43% similar
Apache vs ache
67% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for Apache
PropertyValue
HeadwordApache
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/əˈpæ.t͡ʃi/
Letters6
Frequency rank#14,065
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs4
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “Apache”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).Apachelands here:

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

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “Angelo” (#14,064), “Ariel” (#14,066), “articulate” (#14,067). Among 3,931 “A” headwords, “Apache” is #14,065. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 8 spelling variants around Apache (IPA /əˈpæ.t͡ʃi/), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #14,065 among 3,931 “A” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for Apache, with forms such as "aapche", "apacche", and "apaceh". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. It also participates in 4 confusable-pair relationships, "apathy", "attaché", "ache", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From American Spanish apache, most likely from Zuni ʔa·paču (“Navajos”), or possibly from the Yavapai word ʔpačə, meaning "people". The web server software was named to honor the Apache people, although much has been made of the fact that its design was "pa… The correct English form is Apache, spelled A-P-A-C-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    The group of languages used by any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e. Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.
  2. 2
    A town in Oklahoma, United States. See Apache, Oklahoma.
  3. 3
    Apache HTTP Server, a widely used open source web server software suite.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. This list is necessary so Apache can set the right HTTP headers when a certain file is requested.
  2. This section discusses the process of configuring Apache to participate in WebLogic clusters. Apache is a Web server, the most popular one, actually.

Etymology

From American Spanish apache, most likely from Zuni ʔa·paču (“Navajos”), or possibly from the Yavapai word ʔpačə, meaning "people". The web server software was named to honor the Apache people, although much has been made of the fact that its design was "patchy" (constructed by assembling software patches). See Apache HTTP Server § Name. The Parisian gangsters were named after the American tribe because of their aggressive reputation.

This word in other languages

apache(Español)apache(Français)apache(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aapche
  • apacche
  • apaceh
  • apachhe
  • apahce
  • apcahe
  • appache
  • paache

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

aapche2apacche1apaceh2apachhe1apahce2apcahe2appache1paache2
Edit distance from "Apache"

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 "Apache"?
"Apache" is spelled A-P-A-C-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is /əˈpæ.t͡ʃi/.
What does "Apache" mean?
As a proper noun, "Apache" means: The group of languages used by any of several Athabascan-speaking peoples of the American southwest excluding Navajo, i.e. Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains Apache, or Western Apache.
What words are commonly confused with "Apache"?
"Apache" is commonly confused with "apathy", "attaché", "ache". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "Apache"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Apache" is /əˈpæ.t͡ʃi/. 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 "Apache"?
From American Spanish apache, most likely from Zuni ʔa·paču (“Navajos”), or possibly from the Yavapai word ʔpačə, meaning "people". The web server software was named to honor the Apache people, although much has been made of the fact that its desi... 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 "Apache", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 6 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Angelo#14,064Barney#14,072brewer#14,077buffet#14,079

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (8 here; floor ≥5).

Brits8 variantsCathy8 variantsuneven8 variantsUNESCO8 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list