Streich

\ʃtʀaɪ̯ç\

/\ʃtʀaɪ̯ç\/ noun

The verdict

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

Unranked
below top-frequency French
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Coup (avec une arme).

Key facts for Streich
PropertyValue
HeadwordStreich
LanguageFrench
Part of speechNoun
IPA\ʃtʀaɪ̯ç\
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Streich” sits in French frequency

Streich 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

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

Streich has no tracked misspelling variants, a sign its spelling follows regular French conventions. 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.

No explicit etymology string is stored for this entry, so its spelling is best explained by sound-to-letter mapping rather than etymology. The correct French form is Streich, spelled S-T-R-E-I-C-H.

Definition

  1. 1
    Coup (avec une arme).
  2. 2
    Canular, hoax.

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 "Streich"?
"Streich" is spelled S-T-R-E-I-C-H. The IPA pronunciation is \ʃtʀaɪ̯ç\.
What does "Streich" mean?
As a noun, "Streich" means: Coup (avec une arme).
How do you pronounce "Streich"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Streich" is \ʃtʀaɪ̯ç\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Streich" come from?
"Streich" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Using “Streich”

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

  • The one correct French spelling is S-T-R-E-I-C-H - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ʃtʀaɪ̯ç\ (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 FrequencyWords open word-frequency list