stuntman

/ˈstʌnt.mæn/

//ˈstʌnt.mæn// noun

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

The verdict

“stuntman” has 13 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #44,511. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#44,511
frequency rank, English
54,294
“S” headwords
13
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.

Key facts for stuntman
PropertyValue
Headwordstuntman
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/ˈstʌnt.mæn/
Letters8
Frequency rank#44,511
Misspellings tracked13
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “stuntman” 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). stuntman lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 13 spelling variants around stuntman (IPA /ˈstʌnt.mæn/), anoun. Corpus frequency is #44,511 among 54,294 “S” headwords. Dominant gloss: "In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 13 likely wrong-spelling variants for stuntman, with forms such as "sstuntman", "stnutman", and "sttuntman". 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. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: From stunt + -man. The correct English form is stuntman, spelled S-T-U-N-T-M-A-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.

Etymology

From stunt + -man.

Synonyms

stunt performer

This word in other languages

cascadeur(Français)Stuntman(Deutsch)dublê(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • sstuntman
  • stnutman
  • sttuntman
  • stunmtan
  • stunntman
  • stuntamn
  • stuntmann
  • stuntmman
  • stuntmna
  • stunttman
  • stutnman
  • sutntman
  • tsuntman

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

sstuntman1stnutman2sttuntman1stunmtan2stunntman1stuntamn2stuntmann1stuntmman1
Edit distance from "stuntman"

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 "stuntman"?
"stuntman" is spelled S-T-U-N-T-M-A-N. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈstʌnt.mæn/.
What does "stuntman" mean?
As a noun, "stuntman" means: In films, someone who performs stunts that are deemed too dangerous or physically difficult for the main actors to attempt.
What are common misspellings of "stuntman"?
Common misspellings include "sstuntman", "stnutman", "sttuntman", "stunmtan", "stunntman". The correct spelling is "stuntman".
How do you pronounce "stuntman"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "stuntman" is /ˈstʌnt.mæn/. 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 "stuntman"?
From stunt + -man. See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “stuntman”

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

  • The one correct English spelling is S-T-U-N-T-M-A-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ˈstʌnt.mæn/ (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