# magneto

> English word · Noun · IPA /maɡˈniːtəʊ/ · frequency rank #27,551

## Definitions
1. A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).

## Etymology
Clipping of magneto-electric (machine).

## Easily confused with
- **magnet** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/magnet-vs-magneto)
- **magnate** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/magnate-vs-magneto)
- **magnetic** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/magnetic-vs-magneto)

## Common misspellings (10)
`amgneto`, `magento`, `maggneto`, `magneot`, `magnetto`, `magnneto`, `magnteo`, `mangeto`, `mganeto`, `mmagneto`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/magneto