salamander

/ˈsæləˌmændə/

//ˈsæləˌmændə// noun

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

The verdict

“salamander” has 15 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #39,072. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#39,072
frequency rank, English
54,294
“S” headwords
15
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.

Key facts for salamander
PropertyValue
Headwordsalamander
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈsæləˌmændə/
Letters10
Frequency rank#39,072
Misspellings tracked15
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “salamander” 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). salamander 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 15 spelling variants around salamander (IPA /ˈsæləˌmændə/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #39,072 among 54,294 “S” headwords. Wiktionary lists 9 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 15 likely wrong-spelling variants for salamander, with forms such as "aslamander", "saalmander", and "salaamnder". 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: From Middle English salamandre, from Anglo-Norman salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα (salamándra), of uncertain origin (per Beekes, likely Pre-Greek); possibly of Iranian origin, see Persian سمندر (samandar) for more information. The correct English form is salamander, spelled S-A-L-A-M-A-N-D-E-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.
  2. 2
    A creature much like a lizard that is resistant to and lives in fire (in which it is often depicted in heraldry), hence the elemental being of fire.
  3. 3
    A metal utensil with a flat head which is heated and put over a dish to brown the top.
  4. 4
    A small broiler (North America) or grill (Britain) that heats the food from above, used in professional cookery primarily for browning.
  5. 5
    A pouched gopher (Geomys pinetis etc.)
  6. 6
    A large poker.
  7. 7
    Solidified material in a furnace hearth.
  8. 8
    A portable stove used to heat or dry buildings under construction.
  9. 9
    A fire-eater (performer who pretends to swallow fire).

Etymology

From Middle English salamandre, from Anglo-Norman salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα (salamándra), of uncertain origin (per Beekes, likely Pre-Greek); possibly of Iranian origin, see Persian سمندر (samandar) for more information.

This word in other languages

salamandra(Español)salamandre(Français)Salamander(Deutsch)salamandra(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • aslamander
  • saalmander
  • salaamnder
  • salamadner
  • salamandder
  • salamanderr
  • salamandre
  • salamanedr
  • salamannder
  • salammander
  • salamnader
  • sallamander
  • salmaander
  • slaamander
  • ssalamander

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

aslamander2saalmander2salaamnder2salamadner2salamandder1salamanderr1salamandre2salamanedr2
Edit distance from "salamander"

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 "salamander"?
"salamander" is spelled S-A-L-A-M-A-N-D-E-R. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈsæləˌmændə/.
What does "salamander" mean?
As a noun, "salamander" means: A long, slender, chiefly terrestrial amphibian of the order Caudata, superficially resembling a lizard.
What are common misspellings of "salamander"?
Common misspellings include "aslamander", "saalmander", "salaamnder", "salamadner", "salamandder". The correct spelling is "salamander".
How do you pronounce "salamander"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "salamander" is /ˈsæləˌmændə/. 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 "salamander"?
From Middle English salamandre, from Anglo-Norman salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Ancient Greek σαλαμάνδρα (salamándra), of uncertain origin (per Beekes, likely Pre-Greek); possibly of Iranian origin, see Persian سمندر (samandar) for more ... See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “salamander”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is S-A-L-A-M-A-N-D-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈsæləˌmændə/ (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

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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