paparazzi

/ˌpæ.pəˈɹæ.tsi/

//ˌpæ.pəˈɹæ.tsi// noun

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"paparazzi" is a 9-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“paparazzi” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #22,169. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#22,169
frequency rank, English
46,516
“P” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - plural of paparazzo

Key facts for paparazzi
PropertyValue
Headwordpaparazzi
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˌpæ.pəˈɹæ.tsi/
Letters9
Frequency rank#22,169
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “paparazzi” 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). paparazzi 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 11 spelling variants around paparazzi (IPA /ˌpæ.pəˈɹæ.tsi/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #22,169 among 46,516 “P” headwords. Dominant gloss: "plural of paparazzo".

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for paparazzi, with forms such as "apparazzi", "paaprazzi", and "papaarzzi". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. This entry stands alone in our confusable dataset, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Italian paparazzi, plural of paparazzo. The correct English form is paparazzi, spelled P-A-P-A-R-A-Z-Z-I.

Definition

  1. 1
    plural of paparazzo

Etymology

From Italian paparazzi, plural of paparazzo.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • apparazzi
  • paaprazzi
  • papaarzzi
  • paparazi
  • paparaziz
  • paparrazzi
  • paparzazi
  • papparazzi
  • papraazzi
  • ppaarazzi
  • ppaparazzi

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of paparazzi - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

apparazzi2paaprazzi2papaarzzi2paparazi1paparaziz2paparrazzi1paparzazi2papparazzi1
Edit distance from "paparazzi"

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 "paparazzi"?
"paparazzi" is spelled P-A-P-A-R-A-Z-Z-I. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌpæ.pəˈɹæ.tsi/.
What does "paparazzi" mean?
As a noun, "paparazzi" means: plural of paparazzo
What are common misspellings of "paparazzi"?
Common misspellings include "apparazzi", "paaprazzi", "papaarzzi", "paparazi", "paparaziz". The correct spelling is "paparazzi".
How do you pronounce "paparazzi"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "paparazzi" is /ˌpæ.pəˈɹæ.tsi/. 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 "paparazzi"?
From Italian paparazzi, plural of paparazzo. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “paparazzi”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is P-A-P-A-R-A-Z-Z-I - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˌpæ.pəˈɹæ.tsi/ (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

Same frequency band

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