nebula

/ˈnɛbjʊlə/

//ˈnɛbjʊlə// noun

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

The verdict

“nebula” has 8 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #21,591. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#21,591
frequency rank, English
24,391
“N” headwords
8
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).

Key facts for nebula
PropertyValue
Headwordnebula
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈnɛbjʊlə/
Letters6
Frequency rank#21,591
Misspellings tracked8
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “nebula” 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). nebula 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 8 spelling variants around nebula (IPA /ˈnɛbjʊlə/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #21,591 among 24,391 “N” headwords. Wiktionary lists 3 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 8 likely wrong-spelling variants for nebula, with forms such as "enbula", "nbeula", and "nebbula". 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, suggesting its spelling stands apart enough that readers rarely confuse it with something else.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from Latin nebula (“little cloud, mist”). Akin to Ancient Greek νεφέλη (nephélē, “cloud”), German Nebel (“mist, nebula”), Old Norse nifl, Polish niebo (“sky, heaven”), Russian не́бо (nébo, “sky”). The correct English form is nebula, spelled N-E-B-U-L-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).
  2. 2
    A white spot or slight opacity of the cornea.
  3. 3
    A cloudy appearance in the urine.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin nebula (“little cloud, mist”). Akin to Ancient Greek νεφέλη (nephélē, “cloud”), German Nebel (“mist, nebula”), Old Norse nifl, Polish niebo (“sky, heaven”), Russian не́бо (nébo, “sky”).

This word in other languages

nebulosa(Español)nébuleuse(Français)Nebel(Deutsch)nebulosa(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • enbula
  • nbeula
  • nebbula
  • neblua
  • nebual
  • nebulla
  • neubla
  • nnebula

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

enbula2nbeula2nebbula1neblua2nebual2nebulla1neubla2nnebula1
Edit distance from "nebula"

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 "nebula"?
"nebula" is spelled N-E-B-U-L-A. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈnɛbjʊlə/.
What does "nebula" mean?
As a noun, "nebula" means: A cloud in outer space consisting of gas or dust (e.g. a cloud formed after a star explodes).
What are common misspellings of "nebula"?
Common misspellings include "enbula", "nbeula", "nebbula", "neblua", "nebual". The correct spelling is "nebula".
How do you pronounce "nebula"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "nebula" is /ˈnɛbjʊlə/. 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 "nebula"?
Borrowed from Latin nebula (“little cloud, mist”). Akin to Ancient Greek νεφέλη (nephélē, “cloud”), German Nebel (“mist, nebula”), Old Norse nifl, Polish niebo (“sky, heaven”), Russian не́бо (nébo, “sky”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “nebula”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is N-E-B-U-L-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈnɛbjʊlə/ (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

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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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list