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