Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

loup-garou

/ˌlu.ɡəˈɹuː/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.92 in modern English

Syllables: loup--garou
IPA: /ˌlu.ɡəˈɹuː/

12

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Example Sentences

"In this respect, it is always a full moon for a loup-garou. They are never more than half-sane to begin with, and they tend to become increasingly unstable over time."

Etymology

Borrowed from French loup-garou.

Inflected Forms

loup-garous (plural) loups-garous (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

loogaroo rougarou

Synonyms

werewolf wolfman lycanthrope

Questions

How do you pronounce loup-garou?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌlu.ɡəˈɹuː/.
What does loup-garou mean?: A werewolf.
Where does loup-garou come from?: Borrowed from French loup-garou.

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