Perispomenon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌpɛɹɪˈspəʊmənɒn/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Perispomenon is an adjective meaning (linguistics, of a word) Having a high-low pitch accent on the last syllable.
Meaning
(linguistics, of a word) Having a high-low pitch accent on the last syllable.
More Meanings
- (linguistics) A word with a high-low pitch accent on the last syllable.
Example Sentences
All contract forms of these adjectives are perispomena; except ώ for έω and όω in the dual
Word Forms
- perispomena
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include properispomenon, properispomenal, perispome, paroxytone, proparoxytone, apocopic.
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