penult in a sentence

n.

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Definition

Sample Sentences

1. The penult of the word 'banana' is the second syllable, 'na'.
2. In poetry, the penult often carries significant weight in the rhythm of a line.
3. She emphasized the penult when she pronounced the word to ensure clarity.
4. His favorite part of the song was the penult, where the melody built up to the final chorus.
5. In linguistics, understanding the role of the penult can help in analyzing word stress patterns.