Associations to the word «Paroxytone»

Wiktionary

PAROXYTONE, adjective. (of a word, especially an Ancient Greek word) Having the stress or accent on the penultimate syllable.
PAROXYTONE, noun. A paroxytone word.

Dictionary definition

PAROXYTONE, noun. Word having stress or acute accent on the next to last syllable.

Wise words

Be generous with kindly words, especially about those who are absent.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe