Oklahoma

/ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/

//ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə// name

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

The verdict

“Oklahoma” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #4,543. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#4,543
frequency rank, English
15,494
“O” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.

Key facts for Oklahoma
PropertyValue
HeadwordOklahoma
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA/ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/
Letters8
Frequency rank#4,543
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Oklahoma” 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). Oklahoma lands here:

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around Oklahoma (IPA /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #4,543 among 15,494 “O” headwords. Wiktionary lists 4 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for Oklahoma, with forms such as "kolahoma", "okalhoma", and "okklahoma". 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. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Choctaw okla (“people”) + homa (“red”). The correct English form is Oklahoma, spelled O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.
  2. 2
    A former territory (1890–1907) of the United States, encompassing the western half of the modern state.
  3. 3
    Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory:
  4. 4
    Two communities in the United States, named for the state or territory:

Etymology

From Choctaw okla (“people”) + homa (“red”).

This word in other languages

Oklahoma(Español)Oklahoma(Français)Oklahoma(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • kolahoma
  • okalhoma
  • okklahoma
  • oklahhoma
  • oklahmoa
  • oklahoam
  • oklahomma
  • oklaohma
  • oklhaoma
  • okllahoma
  • olkahoma

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

kolahoma2okalhoma2okklahoma1oklahhoma1oklahmoa2oklahoam2oklahomma1oklaohma2
Edit distance from "Oklahoma"

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 "Oklahoma"?
"Oklahoma" is spelled O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/.
What does "Oklahoma" mean?
As a proper noun, "Oklahoma" means: A state in the central United States, formerly a territory. Capital: Oklahoma City.
What are common misspellings of "Oklahoma"?
Common misspellings include "kolahoma", "okalhoma", "okklahoma", "oklahhoma", "oklahmoa". The correct spelling is "Oklahoma".
How do you pronounce "Oklahoma"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Oklahoma" is /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/. 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 "Oklahoma"?
From Choctaw okla (“people”) + homa (“red”). See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “Oklahoma”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is O-K-L-A-H-O-M-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌoʊk.ləˈhoʊ.mə/ (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