reconsider

/ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə/

//ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə// verb

By · According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA) ·

"reconsider" is a 10-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“reconsider” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #12,483. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#12,483
frequency rank, English
3,094
“R” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - To consider a matter again.

Corpus desk

Index EN-reconsider · reconsider · English

reconsider · rank #12,483 · 15 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #12,483
  • LEN-MEGA 10 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 15 variants
  • BOOK-MID 3,094
  • PHOTO-FINISH puck

Nearest frequency peer: puck (-2 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 “reconsider”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “reconsider” 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 reconsider
PropertyValue
Headwordreconsider
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechVerb
IPA/ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə/
Letters10
Frequency rank#12,483
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “reconsider”

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).reconsiderlands here:

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

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Same rarity band neighbours include “puck” (#12,481), “refrain” (#12,486), “Pradesh” (#12,479). Among 3,094 “R” headwords, “reconsider” is #12,483. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 15 spelling variants around reconsider (IPA /ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə/), averb. Corpus frequency is #12,483 among 3,094 “R” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for reconsider, with forms such as "erconsider", "rceonsider", and "recconsider". 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 typically means the spelling is too distinctive to be mistaken for another word.

Etymologically, the entry records: From re- + consider. The correct English form is reconsider, spelled R-E-C-O-N-S-I-D-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    To consider a matter again.
  2. 2
    To change one's mind, with or without actually considering the matter again.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

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

  1. Is there any way I can get you to reconsider selling your car?

Etymology

From re- + consider.

Synonyms

think oversecond-guess

This word in other languages

reconsiderar(Español)reconsidérer(Français)überdenken(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • erconsider
  • rceonsider
  • recconsider
  • recnosider
  • reconisder
  • reconnsider
  • reconsdier
  • reconsidder
  • reconsiderr
  • reconsidre
  • reconsiedr
  • reconssider
  • recosnider
  • reocnsider
  • rreconsider

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

erconsider2rceonsider2recconsider1recnosider2reconisder2reconnsider1reconsdier2reconsidder1
Edit distance from "reconsider"

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 "reconsider"?
"reconsider" is spelled R-E-C-O-N-S-I-D-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə/.
What does "reconsider" mean?
As a verb, "reconsider" means: To consider a matter again.
What are common misspellings of "reconsider"?
Common misspellings include "erconsider", "rceonsider", "recconsider", "recnosider", "reconisder". The correct spelling is "reconsider".
How do you pronounce "reconsider"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "reconsider" is /ˈɹiːkənˌsɪdə/. 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 "reconsider"?
From re- + consider. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "reconsider", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 10 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

peacefully#12,472legitimacy#12,457stationary#12,509succeeding#12,512

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (15 here; floor ≥5).

instincts15 variantsuniversally15 variantsbandwidth15 variantsbeforehand15 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list