How Do You Spell VEILLETTE?

Pronunciation: [ve͡ɪlˈɛt] (IPA)

The word "veillette" is a French term that is spelled phonetically as /vɛjɛt/. The first syllable "vei" is pronounced with the vowel sound "ɛ" as in "bed" and "j" as in "jump" in the second syllable. The last syllable "ette" is pronounced with the vowel sound "ɛ" again and the consonant "t" at the end. In English, it translates to "violet," a type of flower known for its vibrant, purple hue.

Etymology of VEILLETTE

The word "veillette" is a French term that often refers to a type of wildflower called "violet" in English. The etymology of "veillette" can be traced back to Latin. The Latin word "viola" means "violet". This Latin word was then borrowed into Old French as "violette", which ultimately evolved into "veillette" in modern French. So, the word "veillette" in French is simply a variant of "violet" in English.