condom

/ˈkɒn.dɒm/

//ˈkɒn.dɒm// noun

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

The verdict

“condom” has 9 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #12,947. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#12,947
frequency rank, English
5,599
“C” headwords
9
tracked misspellings
18
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spr...

Corpus desk

Index EN-condom · condom · English

condom · rank #12,947 · 9 variants · 18 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #12,947
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-HIGH 18 pairs
  • VAR-MID 9 variants
  • BOOK-DENSE 5,599
  • PHOTO-FINISH communion

Nearest frequency peer: communion (-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 “condom”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “condom” 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).

condom vs Congo
50% similar
condom vs Conor
50% similar
condom vs convo
67% similar

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

Key facts for condom
PropertyValue
Headwordcondom
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈkɒn.dɒm/
Letters6
Frequency rank#12,947
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs18
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “condom”

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).condomlands 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 “communion” (#12,946), “consul” (#12,948), “colon” (#12,945). Among 5,599 “C” headwords, “condom” is #12,947. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 9 spelling variants around condom (IPA /ˈkɒn.dɒm/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #12,947 among 5,599 “C” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for condom, with forms such as "ccondom", "cnodom", and "codnom". 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 18 confusable-pair relationships, "Congo", "Conor", "convo", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”). The correct English form is condom, spelled C-O-N-D-O-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spread of STIs during PIV, anal, or oral.
  2. 2
    Any of various forms of flexible sleeve or barrier, variously shaped for either penetrative or receptive body parts, made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn (by anyone with ) during sexual activity to prevent pregnancy or the spread of STIs.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. buy a pack of condoms
  2. flavoured condom

Etymology

Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”).

Synonyms

condomcum catcherrubber

This word in other languages

preservativo(Español)préservatif(Français)Präservativ(Deutsch)preservativo(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ccondom
  • cnodom
  • codnom
  • conddom
  • condmo
  • condomm
  • conndom
  • conodm
  • ocndom

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of condom - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ccondom1cnodom2codnom2conddom1condmo2condomm1conndom1conodm2
Edit distance from "condom"

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 "condom"?
"condom" is spelled C-O-N-D-O-M. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɒn.dɒm/.
What does "condom" mean?
As a noun, "condom" means: A flexible sleeve made of latex or other impermeable material such as polyurethane or sheepskin, worn over an erect penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or as a way to prevent the spr...
What words are commonly confused with "condom"?
"condom" is commonly confused with "Congo", "Conor", "convo". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "condom"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "condom" is /ˈkɒn.dɒm/. 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 "condom"?
Unknown. Many speculations exist. Possibly derived from Italian guantone, from guanto (“a glove”). 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 "condom", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

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

consul#12,948crypto#12,951climax#12,941dexter#12,957

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (9 here; floor ≥5).

extras9 variantsBenson9 variantshereby9 variantsallergy9 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list