penultima

[US]/pɛnˈʌltɪmə/
[UK]/pɛnˈʌltəmə/

Translation

n.the penultimate syllable in a word; the second to last
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

penultima syllable

penultima stress

penultima position

penultima vowel

penultima rule

penultima word

penultima accent

penultima form

penultima example

penultima analysis

Example Sentences

the penultima in the poem adds a dramatic pause.

understanding the penultima is crucial for proper pronunciation.

in linguistics, the penultima can change the meaning of a word.

the penultima is often stressed in many languages.

she emphasized the penultima to convey urgency.

in poetry, the penultima can create a rhythmic effect.

the penultima of the word is often overlooked.

when analyzing the text, focus on the penultima.

teachers often explain the importance of the penultima in class.

the penultima plays a key role in syllable structure.

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