parachute

/ˈpæɹəʃuːt/

//ˈpæɹəʃuːt// noun

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

The verdict

“parachute” has 13 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #14,804. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#14,804
frequency rank, English
4,417
“P” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.

Corpus desk

Index EN-parachute · parachute · English

parachute · rank #14,804 · 13 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #14,804
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 13 variants
  • BOOK-MID 4,417
  • PHOTO-FINISH pageant

Nearest frequency peer: pageant (-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 “parachute”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “parachute” 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 parachute
PropertyValue
Headwordparachute
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈpæɹəʃuːt/
Letters9
Frequency rank#14,804
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “parachute”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).parachutelands here:

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

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Same rarity band neighbours include “pageant” (#14,803), “parasite” (#14,805), “oversee” (#14,802). Among 4,417 “P” headwords, “parachute” is #14,804. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 13 spelling variants around parachute (IPA /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #14,804 among 4,417 “P” headwords. Wiktionary lists 5 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for parachute, with forms such as "aprachute", "paarchute", and "paracchute". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: Borrowed from French parachute, from para- (“protection against”) (as in parasol) and chute (“fall”). The correct English form is parachute, spelled P-A-R-A-C-H-U-T-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.
  2. 2
    A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.
  3. 3
    Any of various mushrooms with broad, domed caps.
  4. 4
    A small collar which fastens around the scrotum and from which weights can be hung.
  5. 5
    A large sheet of fabric used in children's physical education, often colorful, with handles allowing many people to control its motion.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Under that there are dildos and butt-plugs arranged by size on two shelves: two fat butt-plugs and four small ones, four two-headed dildos, eight ordinary dildos. Under that, the little material hanging on nails: five different pairs of nipple clamps, some clothespins, a parachute for the balls, a dog collar, two hoods, one in leather, one in latex, six c…
  2. Parachutes are usually made of leather and can be purchased through most fetish catalogs or stores catering to the BDSM scene.

Etymology

Borrowed from French parachute, from para- (“protection against”) (as in parasol) and chute (“fall”).

This word in other languages

paracaídas(Español)parachute(Français)Fallschirm(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aprachute
  • paarchute
  • paracchute
  • parachhute
  • parachtue
  • parachuet
  • parachutte
  • paracuhte
  • parahcute
  • parcahute
  • parrachute
  • pparachute
  • praachute

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of parachute - counted as single-character edits (an insertion, a deletion, or a substituted letter). The larger the bar, the easier the typo is to spot; one-edit slips are the ones that sneak past readers.

aprachute2paarchute2paracchute1parachhute1parachtue2parachuet2parachutte1paracuhte2
Edit distance from "parachute"

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 "parachute"?
"parachute" is spelled P-A-R-A-C-H-U-T-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/.
What does "parachute" mean?
As a noun, "parachute" means: A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object or person, causing them to float instead of falling.
What are common misspellings of "parachute"?
Common misspellings include "aprachute", "paarchute", "paracchute", "parachhute", "parachtue". The correct spelling is "parachute".
How do you pronounce "parachute"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "parachute" is /ˈpæɹəʃuːt/. 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 "parachute"?
Borrowed from French parachute, from para- (“protection against”) (as in parasol) and chute (“fall”). 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 "parachute", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 9 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

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

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list