Penult and Penultimate

Penult

Penult noun - The next to last syllable in a word.
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Synonyms for Penult

Penultimate is a synonym for penult. In some cases you can use "Penultimate" instead the word "Penult" as a noun or an adjective.

Penultimate

Penultimate noun - The next to last syllable in a word.
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Synonyms for Penultimate

Penult is a synonym for penultimate. You can use "Penult" instead the word "Penultimate" as a noun or an adjective.

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