labyrinth

/ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/

//ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ// noun

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"labyrinth" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“labyrinth” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #19,378. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#19,378
frequency rank, English
16,425
“L” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.

Key facts for labyrinth
PropertyValue
Headwordlabyrinth
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/
Letters9
Frequency rank#19,378
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “labyrinth” 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). labyrinth 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 15 spelling variants around labyrinth (IPA /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #19,378 among 16,425 “L” headwords. Wiktionary lists 7 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for labyrinth, with forms such as "albyrinth", "labbyrinth", and "labryinth". 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 close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English laberynt, laberynthe, from Latin labyrinthus, from Ancient Greek λᾰβύρῐνθος (lăbúrĭnthos, “a maze”). The correct English form is labyrinth, spelled L-A-B-Y-R-I-N-T-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
  2. 2
    A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
  3. 3
    A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
  4. 4
    A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
  5. 5
    A tortuous anatomical structure:
  6. 6
    A tortuous anatomical structure:
  7. 7
    Any of various satyrine butterflies of the genus Neope.

Etymology

From Middle English laberynt, laberynthe, from Latin labyrinthus, from Ancient Greek λᾰβύρῐνθος (lăbúrĭnthos, “a maze”).

This word in other languages

laberinto(Español)labyrinthe(Français)Labyrinth(Deutsch)labirinto(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • albyrinth
  • labbyrinth
  • labryinth
  • labyirnth
  • labyrinht
  • labyrinnth
  • labyrinthh
  • labyrintth
  • labyritnh
  • labyrnith
  • labyrrinth
  • labyyrinth
  • laybrinth
  • lbayrinth
  • llabyrinth

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

albyrinth2labbyrinth1labryinth2labyirnth2labyrinht2labyrinnth1labyrinthh1labyrintth1
Edit distance from "labyrinth"

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 "labyrinth"?
"labyrinth" is spelled L-A-B-Y-R-I-N-T-H. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/.
What does "labyrinth" mean?
As a noun, "labyrinth" means: A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
What are common misspellings of "labyrinth"?
Common misspellings include "albyrinth", "labbyrinth", "labryinth", "labyirnth", "labyrinht". The correct spelling is "labyrinth".
How do you pronounce "labyrinth"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "labyrinth" is /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/. 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 "labyrinth"?
From Middle English laberynt, laberynthe, from Latin labyrinthus, from Ancient Greek λᾰβύρῐνθος (lăbúrĭnthos, “a maze”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “labyrinth”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is L-A-B-Y-R-I-N-T-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ (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

Same frequency band

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