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queue-de-cheval

Complete linguistic analysis including syllable division, pronunciation, morphology, and definitions.

5 syllables
15 characters
French
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5syllables

queuedecheval

Linguistic Analysis

Syllables

queu-e-de-che-val

Pronunciation

/kø də ʃə.val/

Stress

00001

Morphemes

queue, cheval

The word 'queue-de-cheval' is syllabified based on vowel sounds, resulting in queu-e-de-che-val. Stress falls on the final syllable 'val'. It's a compound noun phrase with Latin origins, and subject to liaison/elision rules.

Definitions

noun phrase
  1. 1

    A hairstyle resembling a horse's tail; a ponytail.

    Ponytail, horse's tail

    Elle portait une queue-de-cheval haute.

    J'ai fait une queue-de-cheval pour faire du sport.

Stress pattern

Stress falls on the final syllable 'val' as is typical in French.

Syllables

5
queu/kø/
e/ə/
de/də/
che/ʃə/
val/val/

queu Open syllable, vowel-ending. Contains a diphthong.. e Single vowel syllable, unstressed.. de Open syllable, vowel-ending. Potential for elision/liaison.. che Open syllable, vowel-ending.. val Closed syllable, consonant-ending. Primary stress.

Vowel-based Syllabification

Each vowel sound generally forms a separate syllable.

Consonant Closure

Syllables can end in consonants, creating closed syllables.

Liaison/Elision

Rules governing the linking or dropping of sounds between words.

  • Potential for elision of 'e' in 'de' before 'cheval'.
  • The 'eu' diphthong in 'queue' requires consideration.
Analysis by gemma3:27b · 6/8/2025

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