How Do You Spell PUCELLE?

Pronunciation: [pjˈuːsɛl] (IPA)

The word "Pucelle" can be confusing to spell due to its unusual pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /pjuˈsɛl/, with the stress on the second syllable. The first two letters "pu" are pronounced as "pyu". The "c" is pronounced as an "s", while the "elle" at the end is pronounced as "sell". This French word means "maiden" or "virgin" and is typically used in reference to Joan of Arc. Proper pronunciation and spelling of "Pucelle" are important for accurate communication in historical and literary contexts.

Common Misspellings for PUCELLE

• pucell
• oucelle
• lucelle
• -ucelle
• 0ucelle
• pycelle
• phcelle
• pjcelle
• picelle
• p8celle
• p7celle
• puxelle
• puvelle
• pufelle
• pudelle
• pucwlle
• pucslle
• pucdlle
• pucrlle
• puc4lle

Etymology of PUCELLE

The term "pucelle" has its origins in Old French. It is derived from the Latin word "puella", which means "girl" or "young woman". In Old French, the word "pucele" referred to a young, unmarried woman or a virgin. Over time, the term came to be associated specifically with a maiden who was chaste and pure. In English, "pucelle" was often used in reference to Joan of Arc, the French military leader and national heroine, who was also known as "La Pucelle d'Orléans" ("The Maid of Orléans").