ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Penult

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /pɪˈnʌlt/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Penult is a noun meaning The next-to-last syllable of a word.

Meaning

The next-to-last syllable of a word.

More Meanings

  1. The next to the last in a series.

Word Forms

Synonyms for penult

Depending on context, synonyms include penultimate, penultima.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include penultima, penultimate, antepenult, subpunctis, final, pentimal.

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