vessesdeloup
The word 'vesses-de-loup' is a compound noun with four syllables: ves-ses-de-loup. Stress falls on the final syllable 'loup'. It's composed of an Old French prefix 'vesse-' meaning container, the preposition 'de', and the root 'loup' meaning wolf. Syllabification follows standard French rules, allowing consonant clusters within syllables.
Definitions
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A container for wolves, historically used for trapping or transporting them. Figuratively, a dangerous situation.
Wolf container/Wolf trap
“Les villageois ont construit des vesses-de-loup pour protéger leur bétail.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the final syllable 'loup'.
Syllables
ves — Closed syllable, containing a vowel and consonant cluster 'ss'. ses — Open syllable, vowel followed by consonant. de — Open syllable, single vowel. loup — Open syllable, stressed syllable
Word Parts
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Vowel-Consonant
A single vowel typically forms a syllable.
Consonant Cluster
Consonant clusters (like 'ss') can be part of a single syllable, especially in older forms.
- The hyphenated structure is somewhat archaic.
- Optional liaison between 'de' and 'loup' does not affect syllabification.
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