Capricorn

/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/

//ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn// name

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

The verdict

“Capricorn” has 14 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #28,479. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#28,479
frequency rank, English
43,570
“C” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Synonym of Capricornus (constellation).

Key facts for Capricorn
PropertyValue
HeadwordCapricorn
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/
Letters9
Frequency rank#28,479
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Capricorn” sits in English 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). Capricorn 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 14 spelling variants around Capricorn (IPA /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #28,479 among 43,570 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for Capricorn, with forms such as "acpricorn", "capircorn", and "cappricorn". 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. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, a sign it's visually distinctive enough not to be mixed up with another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”). The correct English form is Capricorn, spelled C-A-P-R-I-C-O-R-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Synonym of Capricornus (constellation).
  2. 2
    The zodiac sign for the goat, ruled by Saturn and covering December 22 – January 20 (tropical astrology) or January 15 – February 14 (sidereal astrology).

Etymology

From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”).

Synonyms

Capricornian

Antonyms

Cancer

This word in other languages

Capricornio(Español)Capricorne(Français)Steinbock(Deutsch)Capricórnio(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • acpricorn
  • capircorn
  • cappricorn
  • caprciorn
  • capriccorn
  • capriconr
  • capricornn
  • capricorrn
  • capricron
  • capriocrn
  • caprricorn
  • carpicorn
  • ccapricorn
  • cparicorn

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of Capricorn - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

acpricorn2capircorn2cappricorn1caprciorn2capriccorn1capriconr2capricornn1capricorrn1
Edit distance from "Capricorn"

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 "Capricorn"?
"Capricorn" is spelled C-A-P-R-I-C-O-R-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/.
What does "Capricorn" mean?
As a proper noun, "Capricorn" means: Synonym of Capricornus (constellation).
What are common misspellings of "Capricorn"?
Common misspellings include "acpricorn", "capircorn", "cappricorn", "caprciorn", "capriccorn". The correct spelling is "Capricorn".
How do you pronounce "Capricorn"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Capricorn" is /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/. 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 "Capricorn"?
From Latin Capricornus. By surface analysis, capri- + corn (“horn”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “Capricorn”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is C-A-P-R-I-C-O-R-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English 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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list