Ludlow

/ˈlʌd.ləʊ/

//ˈlʌd.ləʊ// name

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"ludlow" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“Ludlow” has 9 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #29,726. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#29,726
frequency rank, English
16,425
“L” headwords
9
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A placename:

Key facts for Ludlow
PropertyValue
HeadwordLudlow
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/ˈlʌd.ləʊ/
Letters6
Frequency rank#29,726
Misspellings tracked9
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Ludlow” 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). Ludlow lands here:

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 9 spelling variants around Ludlow (IPA /ˈlʌd.ləʊ/), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #29,726 among 16,425 “L” headwords. Wiktionary lists 15 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 9 likely wrong-spelling variants for Ludlow, with forms such as "ldulow", "lludlow", and "luddlow". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From the Old English river name Hlūde, now the River Teme, + hlǣw (“mountain, hill, mound”). The correct English form is Ludlow, spelled L-U-D-L-O-W.

Definition

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    The Ludlow epoch.
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    A habitational surname from Old English.

Etymology

From the Old English river name Hlūde, now the River Teme, + hlǣw (“mountain, hill, mound”).

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • ldulow
  • lludlow
  • luddlow
  • ludllow
  • ludloww
  • ludlwo
  • ludolw
  • luldow
  • uldlow

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

ldulow2lludlow1luddlow1ludllow1ludloww1ludlwo2ludolw2luldow2
Edit distance from "Ludlow"

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 "Ludlow"?
"Ludlow" is spelled L-U-D-L-O-W. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈlʌd.ləʊ/.
What does "Ludlow" mean?
As a proper noun, "Ludlow" means: A placename:
What are common misspellings of "Ludlow"?
Common misspellings include "ldulow", "lludlow", "luddlow", "ludllow", "ludloww". The correct spelling is "Ludlow".
How do you pronounce "Ludlow"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Ludlow" is /ˈlʌd.ləʊ/. 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 "Ludlow"?
From the Old English river name Hlūde, now the River Teme, + hlǣw (“mountain, hill, mound”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “Ludlow”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is L-U-D-L-O-W - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈlʌd.ləʊ/ (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