hang-over
\ˈhæŋ.ˌəw.və\
The verdict
“hang-over” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a noun. 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) - Reste de quelque chose.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Headword | hang-over |
| Language | French |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| IPA | \ˈhæŋ.ˌəw.və\ |
| Letters | 9 |
| Misspellings tracked | 0 |
| Confusable pairs | 0 |
| Source | Wiktionary (kaikki.org) |
Where “hang-over” sits in French frequency
Rare enough to double-check
hang-over is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as anoun, transcribed \ˈhæŋ.ˌəw.və\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.
The misspelling generator found no plausible variants for hang-over, since its letter pattern doesn't lend itself to common typo substitutions. 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 pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is hang-over, spelled H-A-N-G---O-V-E-R.
Definition
- 1Reste de quelque chose.
- 2Gueule de bois.
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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.
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Using “hang-over”
The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.
- The one correct French spelling is H-A-N-G---O-V-E-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
- Say it as \ˈhæŋ.ˌəw.və\ (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.