Antepenultima (Noun)
Meaning
The 3rd syllable of a word counting back from the end.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The linguist carefully identified the antepenultima in the long word to ensure proper pronunciation.
- The teacher emphasized the importance of understanding the antepenultima when reading Italian poetry.
- When learning the rhythm of Latin phrases, the antepenultima played a crucial role in maintaining the meter.
- To master the stress pattern of English words, identifying the antepenultima is often necessary.
- By identifying the antepenultima, students could more accurately predict the pronunciation of unfamiliar words.