About "jalousie"
How to Split "jalousie" into Syllables
The word jalousie is divided into 3 syllables: ja·lou·sie. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ja — 1st syllable
- lou — 2nd syllable
- sie — 3rd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of jalousie:
- IPA: /ˈʒalʊziː/
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📖 Definitions
- Upward sloping window slats which form a blind or shutter, allowing light and air in but excluding rain and direct sun.
- A pastry with the upper side sliced before final baking to resemble a wooden slatted blind.
📚 Word Origin & History
Borrowed from French jalousie. Doublet of jealousy. From jaloux + -ie, 12th c.. Borrowed from Italian gelosia, 15th c., from the same root. From Old French jalousie, derived from jalous, from Late Latin zelosus (“full of love and sympathy”), derived from Latin zelus (“zealous”), from Ancient Greek ζῆλος (zêlos, “envy, lust, rivalry”). (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare jalousie with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| jalousie | 3 | ja·lou·sie |
| jealousy | 3 | jea-lou-sy |
| jolly's | 2 | jol-ly's |
| jailhouse | 3 | jail-hou-se |
| jelly's | 2 | jel-ly's |
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