genotype

/ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/

//ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp// noun

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"genotype" is a 8-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“genotype” has 12 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #34,076. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#34,076
frequency rank, English
18,276
“G” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.

Key facts for genotype
PropertyValue
Headwordgenotype
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/
Letters8
Frequency rank#34,076
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “genotype” 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). genotype 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 12 spelling variants around genotype (IPA /ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #34,076 among 18,276 “G” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for genotype, with forms such as "egnotype", "gennotype", and "genotpye". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From geno- + type. The correct English form is genotype, spelled G-E-N-O-T-Y-P-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
  2. 2
    A group of organisms having the same genetic constitution.

Etymology

From geno- + type.

This word in other languages

genotipo(Español)génotype(Français)Genotyp(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • egnotype
  • gennotype
  • genotpye
  • genottype
  • genotyep
  • genotyppe
  • genotyype
  • genoytpe
  • gentoype
  • geontype
  • ggenotype
  • gneotype

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of genotype - 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.

egnotype2gennotype1genotpye2genottype1genotyep2genotyppe1genotyype1genoytpe2
Edit distance from "genotype"

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 "genotype"?
"genotype" is spelled G-E-N-O-T-Y-P-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/.
What does "genotype" mean?
As a noun, "genotype" means: The part (DNA sequence) of the genetic makeup of an organism which determines a specific characteristic (phenotype) of that organism.
What are common misspellings of "genotype"?
Common misspellings include "egnotype", "gennotype", "genotpye", "genottype", "genotyep". The correct spelling is "genotype".
How do you pronounce "genotype"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "genotype" is /ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/. 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 "genotype"?
From geno- + type. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “genotype”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is G-E-N-O-T-Y-P-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈdʒɛnəʊˌtaɪp/ (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