Fécamp

\fe.kɑ̃\

/\fe.kɑ̃\/ name

The verdict

“Fécamp” has 10 generated spelling variants in the French index at frequency #42,896. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#42,896
frequency rank, French
137,178
“F” headwords
10
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Commune française, située dans le département de la Seine-Maritime.

Key facts for Fécamp
PropertyValue
HeadwordFécamp
LanguageFrench
Part of speechProper noun
IPA\fe.kɑ̃\
Letters6
Frequency rank#42,896
Misspellings tracked10
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Fécamp” sits in French 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). Fécamp 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 Fécamp (IPA \fe.kɑ̃\), aproper noun. Corpus frequency is #42,896 among 137,178 “F” headwords. Wiktionary lists 2 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 10 likely wrong-spelling variants for Fécamp, with forms such as "fcéamp", "fecamp", and "ffécamp". 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. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so any spelling logic here comes from how the word's sounds map to letters, not a documented origin story. The correct French form is Fécamp, spelled F-É-C-A-M-P.

Definition

  1. 1
    Commune française, située dans le département de la Seine-Maritime.
  2. 2
    Canton français, situé dans le département de la Seine-Maritime.

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: fcéamp,fecamp,ffécamp,féacmp,fécammp,fécampp,fécapm,féccamp,fécmap,éfcamp

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

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

fcéamp2fecamp1ffécamp1féacmp2fécammp1fécampp1fécapm2féccamp1
Edit distance from "Fécamp"

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Fécamp"?
"Fécamp" is spelled F-É-C-A-M-P. The IPA pronunciation is \fe.kɑ̃\.
What does "Fécamp" mean?
As a proper noun, "Fécamp" means: Commune française, située dans le département de la Seine-Maritime.
What are common misspellings of "Fécamp"?
Common misspellings include "fcéamp", "fecamp", "ffécamp", "féacmp", "fécammp". The correct spelling is "Fécamp".
How do you pronounce "Fécamp"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Fécamp" is \fe.kɑ̃\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Fécamp" come from?
"Fécamp" is a French word. PlainSpell covers definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data across English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German.
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Using “Fécamp”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is F-É-C-A-M-P - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \fe.kɑ̃\ (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

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