antepenult
(an-te-pe-nult)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the third syllable from the end of a word.
Example Sentence
The antepenult syllable in the word 'banana' is 'na'.
More Example Sentences
Finding the antepenult helps with spelling.
Synonyms
third from last syllable; preantepenultimate
Antonyms
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