antepenult

[US]/ˈæn.tɪˌpɛn.ʌlt/
[UK]/ˈæn.təˌpɛn.ʌlt/

Translation

adj.Relating to the antepenult syllable.
n.The third-to-last syllable in a word.
Word Forms

Example Sentences

the antepenult syllable in "butterfly" is "ter".

it's important to know the antepenult word in a sentence.

the antepenult letter in "pneumonia" is 'o'.

she struggled to pronounce the antepenult syllable.

the poem's rhythm relied on the placement of the antepenult stress.

understanding the antepenult can help with pronunciation.

he analyzed the sentence, focusing on the antepenult clause.

the musical composition's structure was based on the antepenult beat.

linguists study the antepenult position in different languages.

the antepenult vowel sound was difficult to distinguish.

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