logogram

/ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/

//ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm// noun

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

The verdict

“logogram” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as a noun - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
8
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According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A character or symbol (usually nonalphanumeric) that represents a word or phrase.

Key facts for logogram
PropertyValue
Headwordlogogram
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/
Letters8
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “logogram” sits in English frequency

logogram 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.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for logogram is 8 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No misspelling variants are generated for logogram in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. 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 logo- + -gram. The correct English form is logogram, spelled L-O-G-O-G-R-A-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    A character or symbol (usually nonalphanumeric) that represents a word or phrase.
  2. 2
    A kind of word puzzle: a logogriph.

Etymology

From logo- + -gram.

This word in other languages

logograma(Español)logogramme(Français)Logogramm(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 "logogram"?
"logogram" is spelled L-O-G-O-G-R-A-M. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/.
What does "logogram" mean?
As a noun, "logogram" means: A character or symbol (usually nonalphanumeric) that represents a word or phrase.
How do you pronounce "logogram"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "logogram" is /ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/. 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 "logogram"?
From logo- + -gram. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “logogram”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is L-O-G-O-G-R-A-M - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈlɒɡ.əˌɡɹæm/ (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