penult in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Penult: the second-to-last syllable of a word or the second-to-last element in a sequence.
Crossword clues for penult
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "penult".
- Second to last in a series.
- Second syllable before the last.
- One step before the final.
- Just before the end.
- Next to last position.
Penult sentence examples
- The penult of the word 'banana' is the second syllable, 'na'.
- In poetry, the penult often carries significant weight in the rhythm of a line.
- She emphasized the penult when she pronounced the word to ensure clarity.
- His favorite part of the song was the penult, where the melody built up to the final chorus.
- In linguistics, understanding the role of the penult can help in analyzing word stress patterns.