wondrous

/ˈwʌndɹəs/

//ˈwʌndɹəs// adj

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

The verdict

“wondrous” has 12 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #24,957. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#24,957
frequency rank, English
1,759
“W” headwords
12
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.

Corpus desk

Index EN-wondrous · wondrous · English

wondrous · rank #24,957 · 12 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #24,957
  • LEN-LONG 8 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-MID 12 variants
  • BOOK-MID 1,759
  • PHOTO-FINISH Woodrow

Nearest frequency peer: Woodrow (+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 “wondrous”

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

corpus weight

What this shows “wondrous” 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 wondrous
PropertyValue
Headwordwondrous
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ˈwʌndɹəs/
Letters8
Frequency rank#24,957
Misspellings tracked12
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Frequency seat of misspelling magnet “wondrous”

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right).wondrouslands 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 “Woodrow” (#24,958), “whomever” (#24,955), “woof” (#24,959). Among 1,759 “W” headwords, “wondrous” is #24,957. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 12 spelling variants around wondrous (IPA /ˈwʌndɹəs/), anadjective. Corpus frequency is #24,957 among 1,759 “W” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 12 likely wrong-spelling variants for wondrous, with forms such as "owndrous", "wnodrous", and "wodnrous". 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. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English wondrous, alteration after the suffix -ous of Middle English wonders (“wondrous, wonderful”, adjective), from Old English wundres (“of wonder”), genitive singular of wundor (“wonder, miracle”), from Proto-Germanic *wundrą (“wonder”). Com… The correct English form is wondrous, spelled W-O-N-D-R-O-U-S.

Definition

  1. 1
    Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. We all stared open-mouthed at the wondrous sight.
  2. I'll show thee the best springs; I'll pluck thee berries; / I'll fish for thee, and get thee wood enough. / A plague upon the tyrant that I serve! / I'll bear him no more sticks, but follow thee, / Thou wondrous man.

Etymology

From Middle English wondrous, alteration after the suffix -ous of Middle English wonders (“wondrous, wonderful”, adjective), from Old English wundres (“of wonder”), genitive singular of wundor (“wonder, miracle”), from Proto-Germanic *wundrą (“wonder”). Compare Dutch wonder, German Wunder.

This word in other languages

maravilloso(Español)merveilleux(Français)wunderbar(Deutsch)maravilhoso(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • owndrous
  • wnodrous
  • wodnrous
  • wonddrous
  • wondorus
  • wondrosu
  • wondrouss
  • wondrrous
  • wondruos
  • wonndrous
  • wonrdous
  • wwondrous

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

owndrous2wnodrous2wodnrous2wonddrous1wondorus2wondrosu2wondrouss1wondrrous1
Edit distance from "wondrous"

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 "wondrous"?
"wondrous" is spelled W-O-N-D-R-O-U-S. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈwʌndɹəs/.
What does "wondrous" mean?
As an adjective, "wondrous" means: Wonderful; amazing, inspiring awe; marvelous.
What are common misspellings of "wondrous"?
Common misspellings include "owndrous", "wnodrous", "wodnrous", "wonddrous", "wondorus". The correct spelling is "wondrous".
How do you pronounce "wondrous"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "wondrous" is /ˈwʌndɹəs/. 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 "wondrous"?
From Middle English wondrous, alteration after the suffix -ous of Middle English wonders (“wondrous, wonderful”, adjective), from Old English wundres (“of wonder”), genitive singular of wundor (“wonder, miracle”), from Proto-Germanic *wundrą (“won... 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 "wondrous", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 8 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

whomever#24,955workable#24,960untimely#24,945unharmed#24,941

Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (12 here; floor ≥5).

backfire12 variantsbookshop12 variantsbrooding12 variantsCochrane12 variants

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list