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
5,599
“C” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Synonym of Capricornus (constellation).

Corpus desk

Index EN-capricorn · Capricorn · English

Capricorn · rank #28,479 · 14 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #28,479
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 14 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH canoes

Nearest frequency peer: canoes (-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 “Capricorn”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “Capricorn” 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 Capricorn
PropertyValue
HeadwordCapricorn
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/ˈkæp.ɹɪˌkɔːn/
Letters9
Frequency rank#28,479
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “Capricorn”

Word frequency stretches from the small set of words we reach for constantly (left) out to the long tail barely used once in a while (right).Capricornlands 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 “canoes” (#28,478), “cannibalism” (#28,477), “catapult” (#28,481). Among 5,599 “C” headwords, “Capricorn” is #28,479. 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 5,599 “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).

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. The Centaure, the horn'd goatfiſh Capricorne, The ſnake-heard [sic] Gorgon, and fierce Sagittar.

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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Similar English words by spelling shape

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

Same letter count

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

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Similar misspelling depth

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

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list