trípode

[ˈt̪ɾipoð̞e]

/[ˈt̪ɾipoð̞e]/ noun

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The verdict

“trípode” has 10 generated spelling variants in the Spanish index at frequency #39,506. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#39,506
frequency rank, Spanish
34,400
“T” headwords
10
tracked misspellings
2
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Armazón de tres patas, para posicionar o sostener cámaras fotográficas, cámaras de video, instrumentos geodésicos, etc. o para generar tomas con movimiento y cuando se desea un recorrido específico...

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

trípode vs Trípoli
57% similar
trípode vs triple
57% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for trípode
PropertyValue
Headwordtrípode
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechNoun
IPA[ˈt̪ɾipoð̞e]
Letters7
Frequency rank#39,506
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs2
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “trípode” sits in Spanish 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). trípode lands here:

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

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

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 10 spelling variants around trípode (IPA [ˈt̪ɾipoð̞e]), anoun. Corpus frequency is #39,506 among 34,400 “T” headwords. Wiktionary lists 5 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for trípode, with forms such as "rtípode", "trpíode", and "trrípode". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 2 confusable-pair relationships, "Trípoli", "triple", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

This headword's origin isn't recorded in our source data, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct Spanish form is trípode, spelled T-R-Í-P-O-D-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Armazón de tres patas, para posicionar o sostener cámaras fotográficas, cámaras de video, instrumentos geodésicos, etc. o para generar tomas con movimiento y cuando se desea un recorrido específico de la cámara.
  2. 2
    Mesa, banquillo, pebetero, etc., de tres pies.
  3. 3
    Banquillo de tres pies en que daba la pitonisa o sacerdotisa de Apolo sus respuestas en el templo de Delfos.
  4. 4
    Equipo de laboratorio, fabricado en metal que se usa como soporte para calentar otros materiales.
  5. 5
    Caballete de pintor.

This word in other languages

tripod(English)trépied(Français)Stativ(Deutsch)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • rtípode
  • trpíode
  • trrípode
  • tríopde
  • trípdoe
  • trípodde
  • trípoed
  • tríppode
  • ttrípode
  • tírpode

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

rtípode2trpíode2trrípode1tríopde2trípdoe2trípodde1trípoed2tríppode1
Edit distance from "trípode"

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 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "trípode"?
"trípode" is spelled T-R-Í-P-O-D-E. The IPA pronunciation is [ˈt̪ɾipoð̞e].
What does "trípode" mean?
As a noun, "trípode" means: Armazón de tres patas, para posicionar o sostener cámaras fotográficas, cámaras de video, instrumentos geodésicos, etc. o para generar tomas con movimiento y cuando se desea un recorrido específico...
What words are commonly confused with "trípode"?
"trípode" is commonly confused with "Trípoli", "triple". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "trípode"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "trípode" is [ˈt̪ɾipoð̞e]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "trípode" come from?
"trípode" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “trípode”

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

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is T-R-Í-P-O-D-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [ˈt̪ɾipoð̞e] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “Trípoli” - see the side-by-side comparison. trípode vs Trípoli
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words

Same frequency band

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