fulcrum

/ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/

//ˈfʊlk.ɹəm// noun

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"fulcrum" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“fulcrum” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #38,852. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#38,852
frequency rank, English
18,613
“F” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The support about which a lever pivots.

Key facts for fulcrum
PropertyValue
Headwordfulcrum
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/
Letters7
Frequency rank#38,852
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “fulcrum” 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). fulcrum lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around fulcrum (IPA /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #38,852 among 18,613 “F” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for fulcrum, with forms such as "ffulcrum", "flucrum", and "fuclrum". 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. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Latin fulcrum (“bedpost, foot of a couch”), from fulciō (“prop up, support”). The correct English form is fulcrum, spelled F-U-L-C-R-U-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    The support about which a lever pivots.
  2. 2
    A crux or pivot; a central point.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fulcrum (“bedpost, foot of a couch”), from fulciō (“prop up, support”).

This word in other languages

pivote(Español)point d'appui(Français)Angelpunkt(Deutsch)fulcro(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ffulcrum
  • flucrum
  • fuclrum
  • fulccrum
  • fulcrmu
  • fulcrrum
  • fulcrumm
  • fulcurm
  • fullcrum
  • fulrcum
  • uflcrum

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ffulcrum1flucrum2fuclrum2fulccrum1fulcrmu2fulcrrum1fulcrumm1fulcurm2
Edit distance from "fulcrum"

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 "fulcrum"?
"fulcrum" is spelled F-U-L-C-R-U-M. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/.
What does "fulcrum" mean?
As a noun, "fulcrum" means: The support about which a lever pivots.
What are common misspellings of "fulcrum"?
Common misspellings include "ffulcrum", "flucrum", "fuclrum", "fulccrum", "fulcrmu". The correct spelling is "fulcrum".
How do you pronounce "fulcrum"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "fulcrum" is /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/. 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 "fulcrum"?
Borrowed from Latin fulcrum (“bedpost, foot of a couch”), from fulciō (“prop up, support”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “fulcrum”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is F-U-L-C-R-U-M - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈfʊlk.ɹəm/ (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

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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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list