Penultimate (Noun)
Meaning
The next to last syllable in a word.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The word "banana" has three syllables, with "na" being the penultimate syllable.
- In the word "information", the penultimate syllable is "ma".
- The penultimate syllable in the word "unforgettable" is "get".
- The word "caramel" has three syllables, with "ra" being the penultimate syllable.
- In the word "vacation", the penultimate syllable is "ca".