manageable

/ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/

//ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩// adj

"manageable" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“manageable” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #17,667. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#17,667
frequency rank, English
4,057
“M” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Capable of being managed or controlled.

Corpus desk

Index EN-manageable · manageable · English

manageable · rank #17,667 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #17,667
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,057
  • PHOTO-FINISH manslaughter

Nearest frequency peer: manslaughter (+1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Frequency neighbourhood for “manageable”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “manageable” sits against the nearest ranked English headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for manageable
PropertyValue
Headwordmanageable
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/
Letters10
Frequency rank#17,667
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “manageable” sits in English frequency

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).manageablelands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “manslaughter” (#17,668), “Madras” (#17,665), “Marianne” (#17,670). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around manageable (IPA /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #17,667 among 4,057 “M” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for manageable, with forms such as "amnageable", "maangeable", and "manaegable". 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. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From manage + -able. The correct English form is manageable, spelled M-A-N-A-G-E-A-B-L-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Capable of being managed or controlled.
  2. 2
    Capable of being done or fulfilled; achievable.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how manageable appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Like any outdoor activity, geocaching involves some inherent risk, and many geocachers enjoy manageable risks.
  2. While some of these moves will be prompted by, for instance, releasing equity to help children get on the property ladder, David Fell, Hamptons' senior analyst, says many will probably be downsizing to reduce mortgage payments to a more manageable level.

Etymology

From manage + -able.

This word in other languages

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • amnageable
  • maangeable
  • manaegable
  • managaeble
  • manageabble
  • manageabel
  • manageablle
  • managealbe
  • managebale
  • manageible
  • managgeable
  • mangaeable
  • mannageable
  • mmanageable
  • mnaageable

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

amnageable2maangeable2manaegable2managaeble2manageabble1manageabel2manageablle1managealbe2
Edit distance from "manageable"

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 "manageable"?
"manageable" is spelled M-A-N-A-G-E-A-B-L-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/.
What does "manageable" mean?
As an adjective, "manageable" means: Capable of being managed or controlled.
What are common misspellings of "manageable"?
Common misspellings include "amnageable", "maangeable", "manaegable", "managaeble", "manageabble". The correct spelling is "manageable".
How do you pronounce "manageable"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "manageable" is /ˈmænɪd͡ʒəbl̩/. 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 "manageable"?
From manage + -able. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "manageable", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

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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