rearrange

/ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/

//ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ// verb

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

The verdict

“rearrange” has 11 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #28,686. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#28,686
frequency rank, English
3,094
“R” headwords
11
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

Corpus desk

Index EN-rearrange · rearrange · English

rearrange · rank #28,686 · 11 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #28,686
  • LEN-LONG 9 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 11 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,094
  • PHOTO-FINISH reappear

Nearest frequency peer: reappear (-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 “rearrange”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “rearrange” 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 rearrange
PropertyValue
Headwordrearrange
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/
Letters9
Frequency rank#28,686
Misspellings tracked11
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “rearrange”

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).rearrangelands here:

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

The axis is logarithmic, with each marked tick roughly ten times rarer than the last. Same rarity band neighbours include “reappear” (#28,685), “rationing” (#28,684), “redeemer” (#28,688). Among 3,094 “R” headwords, “rearrange” is #28,686. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 11 spelling variants around rearrange (IPA /ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/), averb. Corpus frequency is #28,686 among 3,094 “R” headwords. Dominant gloss: "To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).".

Our generated misspelling index lists 11 likely wrong-spelling variants for rearrange, with forms such as "erarrange", "raerrange", and "rearange". 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, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Etymologically, the entry records: From re- + arrange. The correct English form is rearrange, spelled R-E-A-R-R-A-N-G-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. With the extension of Piccadilly Line tube trains, the four tracks were rearranged for parallel working; tube trains run on the middle pair with no platforms at Stamford Brook and Chiswick Park, and District line trains use the outside lines.
  2. For example, by changing the use of existing rooms, removing or replacing unsightly features, clearing obstacles to easy circulation, rearranging direction signs and generally introducing as much order as possible, most outdated station buildings can be made reasonably efficient and attractive.

Etymology

From re- + arrange.

Synonyms

rejiggerreshufflerecast

This word in other languages

réorganiser(Français)umstellen(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • erarrange
  • raerrange
  • rearange
  • reararnge
  • rearragne
  • rearraneg
  • rearrangge
  • rearrannge
  • rearrnage
  • rerarange
  • rrearrange

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

erarrange2raerrange2rearange1reararnge2rearragne2rearraneg2rearrangge1rearrannge1
Edit distance from "rearrange"

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 "rearrange"?
"rearrange" is spelled R-E-A-R-R-A-N-G-E. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/.
What does "rearrange" mean?
As a verb, "rearrange" means: To change the order or arrangement of (one or more items).
What are common misspellings of "rearrange"?
Common misspellings include "erarrange", "raerrange", "rearange", "reararnge", "rearragne". The correct spelling is "rearrange".
How do you pronounce "rearrange"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "rearrange" is /ˌɹiːəˈɹeɪndʒ/. 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 "rearrange"?
From re- + arrange. 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 "rearrange", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

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

rationing#28,684redeeming#28,689revolting#28,696pitchfork#28,670

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (11 here; floor ≥5).

redeemer11 variantspepperoni11 variantspeddling11 variantssaucepan11 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list