How Do You Spell ZEPPELIN?

Pronunciation: [zˈɛpɪlˌɪn] (IPA)

The word "zeppelin" is often misspelled as "zeplin" or "zeppellin." The correct spelling is derived from the name of the German inventor, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, who pioneered the use of rigid airships. The word is pronounced as /ˈzɛp.əl.ɪn/ in IPA phonetic transcription, with emphasis on the first syllable. The "zep" sound represents the letter "z" and is followed by two short "e" sounds, while the "lin" sound at the end is spelled with an "i" and an "n."

ZEPPELIN Meaning and Definition

1. Zeppelin, as a noun, refers to a type of large rigid airship with a cylindrical shape, originally developed by Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin. It is typically characterized by a framework of light metallic structures covered with a fabric envelope, with compartments for passengers, crew, and gas bags for lifting. Zeppelins were primarily used for air transportation during the early 20th century, particularly in the decades preceding World War II.

   These airships played a significant role in aviation history as a means of long-distance travel, exploration, and even military use. They became a popular form of transportation for luxurious and leisurely journeys, offering an alternative to conventional sea and land travel.

   The term "zeppelin" is also used to describe similar airships or structures that resemble the original designs or have similar features, even if not directly associated with the Zeppelin company. However, it is important to note that zeppelins, as a specific type of airship, differ from blimps, which have a non-rigid structure and a different method of generating lift.

   Zeppelin technology, though now outdated in terms of commercial aviation, continues to capture the imagination and interest of many, preserving its place in history as a symbol of pioneering aeronautical engineering and transportation innovation.

Top Common Misspellings for ZEPPELIN *

• zepplin 84.8484848%
• zeppeling 9.090909%
• zepplein 6.060606%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for ZEPPELIN

• zepplins
• reppeling
• zepplen
• zepelin
• zeplin
• zappelin
• zepilin
• zappilin
• Leppedin
• Zeppline
• appelin

Etymology of ZEPPELIN

The word "zeppelin" is derived from the name of Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1917), a German count and military officer who is regarded as the inventor of the rigid airship. Ferdinand von Zeppelin devoted many years to the development of the airship, and his designs paved the way for the construction of large, rigid, and steerable airships. As a result of his significant contributions to the field, his name became associated with these unique airships, and the term "zeppelin" became widely used to refer to them.

Similar spelling words for ZEPPELIN

• Zabulon,
• Spleno-phrenic,
• zibellini,
• cipollini,
• sipaliwini,
• zipline,
• Sepaline,
• splenii,
• Spleen-Pulp,
• zibelline,
• SIPLAN,
• SIPLN,
• sablin,
• cipollina,
• sabeline,
• splawn,
• splen(o)-,
• zaplana,
• Zebulon,
• cepelinai,
• master-spline,
• Zabulan,
• zabbaleen,
• spelaean,
• spillane,
• sablon,
• spelæan,
• seplan,
• SPPLN,
• Zebulun,
• SUPPLIONI,
• -splain,
• subline,
• seaplane,
• spolana,
• spallone,
• cepolina,
• sablan,
• cipollino,
• sabellian,
• spolin,
• splenia,
• spelean,
• spleen,
• Spleno-,
• sapolan,
• zibellino,
• SUPPLAN,
• SPLAN,
• splain,
• ZEPLIN,
• Spleeny,
• Cipolin,
• siblani,
• spline,
• Splen-,,
• cipollone,
• spelin,
• Scybalon,
• ZBLAN,
• zibeline,
• SUPLAN,
• zabaleen,
• splaine,
• spleenier,
• Spleen-wort,
• Zeppelina,
• Sago-spleen,
• Spleno-pneumonia,
• sibylline,
• Zepelin,
• SUBLN,
• siblin,
• B-spline,
• WSBLN,
• SPLANE,
• sabuline,
• Zebulen,
• sabalan,
• splen.

Plural form of ZEPPELIN is ZEPPELINS