How to pronounce penult
Say it like PEE-nuhlt. Penult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE).
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- PEE
- nuhlt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penult pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhltGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of penult
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: pih-NUHLT.
What does penult mean?
- The next-to-last syllable of a word.
- The next to the last in a series.
Where does penult come from?
Clipping of penultimate (“next to last”).
Questions about saying penult
How do you pronounce penult?
Say PEE-nuhlt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpiˌnʌlt/. In British English it is /pɪˈnʌlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penult?
Penult has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEE). Broken into parts: PEE · nuhlt.
Is penult pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /pɪˈnʌlt/ (pih-NUHLT).