What is another word for penult?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛnʌlt] (IPA)

Penult refers to the second to last syllable in a word. Synonyms for penult include the antepenultimate and the ultima secundae. The antepenultimate is the third from the end while the ultima secundae is the second to last in Latin. Another synonym for penult is the penultimate syllable. These words are commonly used in linguistics and can be used to describe the stress patterns and rhythm in words. Being able to correctly identify the penult and its synonyms can be useful for language learners and those interested in language analysis.

Synonyms for Penult:

What are the hypernyms for Penult?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    antepenultimate, Antecedent to last, Forerunner to the last, Precedent to the last, Second to last.

What are the hyponyms for Penult?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for penult (as nouns)

Usage examples for Penult

H.L. of I.O. of O.F., 1848. The accent of this word is on the antepenult; by poetic license, in four of the passages above quoted, it is placed on the penult.
"A Collection of College Words and Customs"
Benjamin Homer Hall
The Generall Assembly, At Edinburgh, 1644. Die Jovis penult.
"The-Acts-Of-The-General-Assemblies-of-the-Church-of-Scotland"
Church of Scotland. General Assembly

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