Pequín

[peˈkĩn]

/[peˈkĩn]/ name

The verdict

“Pequín” is uncommon Spanish (outside the top frequency list), classed as a proper noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency Spanish
6
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Grafía poco usada de Pekín.

Corpus desk

Index ES-pequin · Pequín · Spanish

Pequín · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 6 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "P" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

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.

Key facts for Pequín
PropertyValue
HeadwordPequín
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechProper noun
IPA[peˈkĩn]
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Cola larga: rango de “Pequín” en español

Pequínno entra en el top 100.000 del español: zona de términos técnicos, arcaicos o escasos, el terreno típico de la doble comprobación.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Pequín is uncommon Spanish outside the top frequency list, classed as aproper noun, transcribed [peˈkĩn]. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Grafía poco usada de Pekín.".

Our edit-distance generator produced no likely misspellings for Pequín, a sign its spelling follows regular Spanish conventions. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best read as a straightforward mapping from sound to letter. The correct Spanish form is Pequín, spelled P-E-Q-U-Í-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Grafía poco usada de Pekín.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Pequín"?
"Pequín" is spelled P-E-Q-U-Í-N. The IPA pronunciation is [peˈkĩn].
What does "Pequín" mean?
As a proper noun, "Pequín" means: Grafía poco usada de Pekín.
How do you pronounce "Pequín"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Pequín" is [peˈkĩn]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Pequín" come from?
"Pequín" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list