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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

penult

/ˈpiˌnʌlt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.07 in modern English

Syllables
penult
IPA
/ˈpiˌnʌlt/
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The next-to-last syllable of a word.

noun

The next to the last in a series.

Etymology

Clipping of penultimate (“next to last”).

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈpiˌnʌlt/
  • British English: /pɪˈnʌlt/

Inflected Forms

penults (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

ultima ult penultima penultimate antepenultima antepenultime antepenultimate antepenult

Synonyms

penultima penultimate

Rhymes With

result adult cult death cult insult consult occult ult tumult exult antepenult preantepenult

Questions

How do you pronounce penult?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpiˌnʌlt/.
What does penult mean?
The next-to-last syllable of a word.
Where does penult come from?
Clipping of penultimate (“next to last”).

How to pronounce penult

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “penult”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈpiˌnʌlt/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “penult” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.