einleiten

\ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩\

/\ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩\/ verb

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The verdict

“einleiten” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a verb. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
9
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Déclencher, ouvrir, engager (une procédure, une enquête).

Key facts for einleiten
PropertyValue
Headwordeinleiten
LanguageFrench
Part of speechVerb
IPA\ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩\
Letters9
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “einleiten” sits in French frequency

einleiten falls outside the top-100,000 ranked French words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

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

Rare enough to double-check

einleiten is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as averb, transcribed \ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 4 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for einleiten in our index, suggesting the orthography follows predictable French patterns. We don't track a confusable pairing for this entry, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Wiktionary doesn't record an etymology for this headword, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is einleiten, spelled E-I-N-L-E-I-T-E-N.

Definition

  1. 1
    Déclencher, ouvrir, engager (une procédure, une enquête).
  2. 2
    Inaugurer (une ère, époque...).
  3. 3
    Introduire, commencer.
  4. 4
    Introduire (un liquide dans un cours d'eau, un bassin, un récipient...)

Synonyms

startenauslöseneinführeneinstimmenzuleitenzuführen

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 "einleiten"?
"einleiten" is spelled E-I-N-L-E-I-T-E-N. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩\.
What does "einleiten" mean?
As a verb, "einleiten" means: Déclencher, ouvrir, engager (une procédure, une enquête).
How do you pronounce "einleiten"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "einleiten" is \ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "einleiten" come from?
"einleiten" is a French word. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for this and other words across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German on PlainSpell.
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Using “einleiten”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is E-I-N-L-E-I-T-E-N - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ˈaɪ̯nˌlaɪ̯tn̩\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Browse more French words and confusable pairs in the same reference. French words
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