properispomenon

noun

pro·per·i·spom·e·non

ˌprōˌperəˈspäməˌnän,

-spōm-,

-nən

plural properispomena

-mənə

: a word having the circumflex accent on the penult

Word History

Etymology

Greek properispōmenon, from neuter of properispōmenos, present passive participle of properispan to pronounce the penultimate syllable with a circumflex accent, from pro- pro- entry 1 + perispan to pronounce with a circumflex accent

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“Properispomenon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/properispomenon. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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