burglarproof

/ˈbɝɡlɚˌpɹuf/

//ˈbɝɡlɚˌpɹuf// adj

"burglarproof" is a 12-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“burglarproof” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
12
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - as secure as possible against burglary

Key facts for burglarproof
PropertyValue
Headwordburglarproof
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈbɝɡlɚˌpɹuf/
Letters12
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “burglarproof” sits in English frequency

burglarproof falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Rare enough to double-check

burglarproof is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anadjective, transcribed /ˈbɝɡlɚˌpɹuf/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "as secure as possible against burglary".

Zero misspellings are on record for burglarproof in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From burglar + -proof. The correct English form is burglarproof, spelled B-U-R-G-L-A-R-P-R-O-O-F.

Definition

  1. 1
    as secure as possible against burglary

Etymology

From burglar + -proof.

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 "burglarproof"?
"burglarproof" is spelled B-U-R-G-L-A-R-P-R-O-O-F. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈbɝɡlɚˌpɹuf/.
What does "burglarproof" mean?
As an adjective, "burglarproof" means: as secure as possible against burglary
How do you pronounce "burglarproof"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "burglarproof" is /ˈbɝɡlɚˌpɹuf/. 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 "burglarproof"?
From burglar + -proof. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “burglarproof”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is B-U-R-G-L-A-R-P-R-O-O-F - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈbɝɡlɚˌpɹuf/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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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