Erleichterung

\ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ\

/\ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
13
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Soulagement, allègement.

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Index FR-erleichterung · Erleichterung · French

Erleichterung · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-MEGA 13 letters
  • VOW-5 5 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "E" 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 Erleichterung
PropertyValue
HeadwordErleichterung
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ\
Letters13
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Erleichterung » en français

Erleichterungsiège au-delà des 100.000 formes les plus fréquentes du français, dans la traîne du lexique spécialisé ou peu usité.

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

Rare enough to double-check

Erleichterung is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for Erleichterung in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. No confusable counterpart is on file for this word, which tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

This entry's etymology isn't recorded, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct French form is Erleichterung, spelled E-R-L-E-I-C-H-T-E-R-U-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Soulagement, allègement.
  2. 2
    Facilitation.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

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

  1. Am Abend das 19. Dezember ging eine Woge der Erleichterung durch weite Teile der chilenischen Bevölkerung.
  2. Die EU-Spitze reagiert mit Erleichterung auf den Ausgang der Präsidentschaftswahl in Frankreich.

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 "Erleichterung"?
"Erleichterung" is spelled E-R-L-E-I-C-H-T-E-R-U-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is \ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ\.
What does "Erleichterung" mean?
As a noun, "Erleichterung" means: Soulagement, allègement.
How do you pronounce "Erleichterung"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Erleichterung" is \ɛɐ̯ˈlaɪ̯çtəʁʊŋ\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Erleichterung" come from?
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list