Synonyms for penult
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The next-to-last syllable of a word.
Forms
- Plural
- penults → penultimates, penultimas…
Example sentences
- penultimate In Esperanto, the penultimate syllable is stressed.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| penult | steady | |
| penultimate | steady | |
| penultima | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- penultima
- 11 letters
- penultimate4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (penultimate4 = 4 syllables).