hyacinthe

^((h aspiré))\ja.sɛ̃t\

/^((h aspiré))\ja.sɛ̃t\/ noun

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The verdict

“hyacinthe” has 14 generated spelling variants in the French index at frequency #21,651. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#21,651
frequency rank, French
109,908
“H” headwords
14
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Variante de jacinthe.

Key facts for hyacinthe
PropertyValue
Headwordhyacinthe
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA^((h aspiré))\ja.sɛ̃t\
Letters9
Frequency rank#21,651
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “hyacinthe” 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). hyacinthe lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 14 spelling variants around hyacinthe (IPA ^((h aspiré))\ja.sɛ̃t\), anoun. Corpus frequency is #21,651 among 109,908 “H” headwords. Wiktionary lists 6 senses, so context still picks the gloss.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for hyacinthe, with forms such as "haycinthe", "hhyacinthe", and "hyaccinthe". 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 tends to mean the word is visually distinctive enough to stand on its own.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct French form is hyacinthe, spelled H-Y-A-C-I-N-T-H-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    Variante de jacinthe.
  2. 2
    Synonyme de quartz hématoïde.
  3. 3
    Nom donné parfois au zircon de couleur rouge ou orangé.
  4. 4
    Tissu de la couleur des jacinthes.
  5. 5
    Préparation médicinale dans laquelle entraient des pierres d’hyacinthe et beaucoup d’autres ingrédients.
  6. 6
    Confection d’hyacinthe : Électuaire à base de miel, d’œil d’écrevisse, de safran, de cannelle, etc.

This word in other languages

hyacinth(English)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • haycinthe
  • hhyacinthe
  • hyaccinthe
  • hyacinhte
  • hyacinnthe
  • hyacinteh
  • hyacinthhe
  • hyacintthe
  • hyacitnhe
  • hyacnithe
  • hyaicnthe
  • hycainthe
  • hyyacinthe
  • yhacinthe

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of hyacinthe - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

haycinthe2hhyacinthe1hyaccinthe1hyacinhte2hyacinnthe1hyacinteh2hyacinthhe1hyacintthe1
Edit distance from "hyacinthe"

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 "hyacinthe"?
"hyacinthe" is spelled H-Y-A-C-I-N-T-H-E. The IPA pronunciation is ^((h aspiré))\ja.sɛ̃t\.
What does "hyacinthe" mean?
As a noun, "hyacinthe" means: Variante de jacinthe.
What are common misspellings of "hyacinthe"?
Common misspellings include "haycinthe", "hhyacinthe", "hyaccinthe", "hyacinhte", "hyacinnthe". The correct spelling is "hyacinthe".
How do you pronounce "hyacinthe"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "hyacinthe" is ^((h aspiré))\ja.sɛ̃t\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "hyacinthe" come from?
"hyacinthe" 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 “hyacinthe”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is H-Y-A-C-I-N-T-H-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as ^((h aspiré))\ja.sɛ̃t\ (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