reaffirm

/ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/

//ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m// verb

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

The verdict

“reaffirm” has 10 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #35,907. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#35,907
frequency rank, English
21,470
“R” headwords
10
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - To affirm again.

Key facts for reaffirm
PropertyValue
Headwordreaffirm
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/
Letters8
Frequency rank#35,907
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “reaffirm” 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). reaffirm 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 10 spelling variants around reaffirm (IPA /ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/), averb. Corpus frequency is #35,907 among 21,470 “R” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for reaffirm, with forms such as "eraffirm", "raeffirm", and "reaffimr". 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. No close-neighbour confusable shows up for this headword in our dataset, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From re- + affirm. The correct English form is reaffirm, spelled R-E-A-F-F-I-R-M.

Definition

  1. 1
    To affirm again.
  2. 2
    To bolster or support.

Etymology

From re- + affirm.

This word in other languages

reafirmar(Español)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • eraffirm
  • raeffirm
  • reaffimr
  • reaffirmm
  • reaffirrm
  • reaffrim
  • reafifrm
  • reafirm
  • refafirm
  • rreaffirm

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

eraffirm2raeffirm2reaffimr2reaffirmm1reaffirrm1reaffrim2reafifrm2reafirm1
Edit distance from "reaffirm"

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 "reaffirm"?
"reaffirm" is spelled R-E-A-F-F-I-R-M. The IPA pronunciation is /ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/.
What does "reaffirm" mean?
As a verb, "reaffirm" means: To affirm again.
What are common misspellings of "reaffirm"?
Common misspellings include "eraffirm", "raeffirm", "reaffimr", "reaffirmm", "reaffirrm". The correct spelling is "reaffirm".
How do you pronounce "reaffirm"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "reaffirm" is /ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/. 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 "reaffirm"?
From re- + affirm. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “reaffirm”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is R-E-A-F-F-I-R-M - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ɹiːəˈfɜː(ɹ)m/ (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