penultimate
pen
ˈpen
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mate
mət
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British pronunciation
/pɛnˈʌltɪmət/

Definition & Meaning of "penultimate"in English

Penultimate
01

the next to last syllable in a word

penultimate
01

second to last in a sequence or series

example
Examples
The protagonist 's true identity is revealed in the penultimate chapter of the book, setting the stage for the final showdown.
In the tournament's penultimate round, the two top-ranked players faced off in a thrilling match.
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