mixtape

noun

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"mixtape" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“mixtape” has 10 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #18,630. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#18,630
frequency rank, English
4,057
“M” headwords
10
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a theme, mood, or personal taste; traditionally with...

Corpus desk

Index EN-mixtape · mixtape · English

mixtape · rank #18,630 · 10 variants · 2 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #18,630
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-LOW 2 pairs
  • VAR-MID 10 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,057
  • PHOTO-FINISH Mitsubishi

Nearest frequency peer: Mitsubishi (-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.

Rank peers near misspelling magnet “mixtape”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “mixtape” 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

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

mixtape vs mixture
71% similar
mixtape vs mistake
71% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for mixtape
PropertyValue
Headwordmixtape
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
Letters7
Frequency rank#18,630
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “mixtape”

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).mixtapelands here:

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “Mitsubishi” (#18,629), “mods” (#18,631), “Minnie” (#18,628). Among 4,057 “M” headwords, “mixtape” is #18,630. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 10 spelling variants around mixtape, anoun. Corpus frequency is #18,630 among 4,057 “M” headwords. Wiktionary lists 7 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for mixtape, with forms such as "imxtape", "mitxape", and "mixatpe". 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. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "mixture", "mistake", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From mix + tape; originally mix tape. Originally referring to a homemade compilation recorded onto a cassette tape and circulated informally, especially within hip-hop culture, mixtape has broadened in sense. In contemporary usage it often denotes a musical… The correct English form is mixtape, spelled M-I-X-T-A-P-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a theme, mood, or personal taste; traditionally without legal permission.
  2. 2
    A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a theme, mood, or personal taste; traditionally without legal permission.
  3. 3
    A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a theme, mood, or personal taste; traditionally without legal permission.
  4. 4
    A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a theme, mood, or personal taste; traditionally without legal permission.
  5. 5
    A musical project released under the designation; often characterized by looser artistic, commercial, or legal constraints than a formal studio album.
  6. 6
    A musical project released under the designation; often characterized by looser artistic, commercial, or legal constraints than a formal studio album.
  7. 7
    A musical project released under the designation; often characterized by looser artistic, commercial, or legal constraints than a formal studio album.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. I wasn't performing with Pimp and Smoove that much no more, but I had a solo deal with Ruthless Rap and a brand new mixtape that was creating a big buzz.
  2. See also: unofficial

Etymology

From mix + tape; originally mix tape. Originally referring to a homemade compilation recorded onto a cassette tape and circulated informally, especially within hip-hop culture, mixtape has broadened in sense. In contemporary usage it often denotes a musical project released outside the conventional album framework, typically characterized by looser structure, experimental material, or informal distribution, even when no physical tape medium is involved.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • imxtape
  • mitxape
  • mixatpe
  • mixtaep
  • mixtappe
  • mixtpae
  • mixttape
  • mixxtape
  • mmixtape
  • mxitape

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

imxtape2mitxape2mixatpe2mixtaep2mixtappe1mixtpae2mixttape1mixxtape1
Edit distance from "mixtape"

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 "mixtape"?
"mixtape" is spelled M-I-X-T-A-P-E.
What does "mixtape" mean?
As a noun, "mixtape" means: A compilation of songs assembled into a single sequence, usually encompassing many different artists and assembled by fans; often curated around a theme, mood, or personal taste; traditionally with...
What words are commonly confused with "mixtape"?
"mixtape" is commonly confused with "mixture", "mistake". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
What is the origin of the word "mixtape"?
From mix + tape; originally mix tape. Originally referring to a homemade compilation recorded onto a cassette tape and circulated informally, especially within hip-hop culture, mixtape has broadened in sense. In contemporary usage it often denotes... 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 "mixtape", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

milling#18,627Milford#18,626nemesis#18,637McMahon#18,622

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (10 here; floor ≥5).

myrtle10 variantslikeness10 variantsissuance10 variantsinhibit10 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list