Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
penult
noun
/ˈpɛn.ʌlt/
Definition
The penultimate syllable in a word, or the one before the last.
Examples
- In the word ‘fantastic’, the penult is ‘tas’.
- When counting, the penult number before ten is nine.
Meaning
It refers to something that is second to last in a sequence or list.
Synonyms
- second last
- next to last
