Penult

6 lettersnounrare

Updated June 2026

Definition

The second-to-last syllable of a word.

“In the word 'computer', the penult is the syllable 'pu'.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

pen·ult

Related Words

Synonyms

penultimapenultimate

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Unusual consonant cluster -lt at end, only one vowel E makes it tricky

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Scrabble

Contains U and L, the -ULT ending can hook to form penults, decent value

Words Related to Penult

Words you can make from Penult

Shorter words formed from the letters in “penult”.

letup lunet tuple unlet lent lunt lute pelt pent peul pule punt tune

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