kepi

/ˈkɛpi/

//ˈkɛpi// noun

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"kepi" is a 4-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“kepi” is uncommon English (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
4
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.

Key facts for kepi
PropertyValue
Headwordkepi
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈkɛpi/
Letters4
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “kepi” sits in English frequency

kepi falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

kepi is uncommon English outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed /ˈkɛpi/. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.".

The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for kepi, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From French képi, from Switzerland German Käppi, diminutive of Kappe, from Middle High German kappe, from Old High German kappa, from Latin cappa. Akin to English cap. The correct English form is kepi, spelled K-E-P-I.

Definition

  1. 1
    A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.

Etymology

From French képi, from Switzerland German Käppi, diminutive of Kappe, from Middle High German kappe, from Old High German kappa, from Latin cappa. Akin to English cap.

This word in other languages

quepis(Español)képi(Français)Käppi(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "kepi"?
"kepi" is spelled K-E-P-I. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈkɛpi/.
What does "kepi" mean?
As a noun, "kepi" means: A cap with a flat circular top and a visor, particularly associated with French uniforms.
How do you pronounce "kepi"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "kepi" is /ˈkɛpi/. 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 "kepi"?
From French képi, from Switzerland German Käppi, diminutive of Kappe, from Middle High German kappe, from Old High German kappa, from Latin cappa. Akin to English cap. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “kepi”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is K-E-P-I - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈkɛpi/ (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
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