marksman

/ˈmɑɹksmən/

//ˈmɑɹksmən// noun

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

The verdict

“marksman” has 13 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #33,728. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#33,728
frequency rank, English
4,057
“M” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.

Corpus desk

Index EN-marksman · marksman · English

marksman · rank #33,728 · 13 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #33,728
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-2 2 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 13 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,057
  • PHOTO-FINISH manus

Nearest frequency peer: manus (-2 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.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “marksman”

Same rarity band: useful when a typo lands on a peer headword

corpus weight

What this shows “marksman” sits among these FrequencyWords peers; misspelling depth is tracked separately in the edit-distance chart.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for marksman
PropertyValue
Headwordmarksman
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈmɑɹksmən/
Letters8
Frequency rank#33,728
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “marksman”

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).marksmanlands here:

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “manus” (#33,726), “maru” (#33,730), “Mathis” (#33,731). Among 4,057 “M” headwords, “marksman” is #33,728. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 13 spelling variants around marksman (IPA /ˈmɑɹksmən/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #33,728 among 4,057 “M” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for marksman, with forms such as "amrksman", "makrsman", and "markksman". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. 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 mark + -s- + man. The correct English form is marksman, spelled M-A-R-K-S-M-A-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.
  2. 2
    Goalscorer.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. He should do as prudent marksmen do when the place they plan to hit appears too distant, and knowing how far the strength of their rifle carries, they set their aim much higher than the place intended, not to reach such a height with their bullet, but to be able with the aid of so high an aim to achieve their design.
  2. In what was a characteristic Bent display, he made only an occasional impact - but proved once again in front of England coach Fabio Capello that he is one of the most reliable marksmen in the domestic game.

Etymology

From mark + -s- + man.

Synonyms

sharpshooter

This word in other languages

tirador(Español)tireur d'élite(Français)Scharfschütze(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • amrksman
  • makrsman
  • markksman
  • markmsan
  • marksamn
  • marksmann
  • marksmman
  • marksmna
  • markssman
  • marrksman
  • marskman
  • mmarksman
  • mraksman

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

amrksman2makrsman2markksman1markmsan2marksamn2marksmann1marksmman1marksmna2
Edit distance from "marksman"

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 "marksman"?
"marksman" is spelled M-A-R-K-S-M-A-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈmɑɹksmən/.
What does "marksman" mean?
As a noun, "marksman" means: A man or person skilled at hitting targets, as with a firearm, bow, or thrown object.
What are common misspellings of "marksman"?
Common misspellings include "amrksman", "makrsman", "markksman", "markmsan", "marksamn". The correct spelling is "marksman".
How do you pronounce "marksman"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "marksman" is /ˈmɑɹksmən/. 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 "marksman"?
From mark + -s- + man. 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 "marksman", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 8 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

lounging#33,717munching#33,751Odysseus#33,766omitting#33,769

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (13 here; floor ≥5).

localised13 variantslifesaver13 variantspassageway13 variantspatently13 variants

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list