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We found 5 dictionaries that define the word paroxytones:

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  1. paroxytones: Merriam-Webster
  2. paroxytones: Collins English Dictionary
  3. paroxytones: Wiktionary
  4. paroxytones: Dictionary.com
  5. paroxytones: TheFreeDictionary.com

(Note: See paroxytone as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (paroxytone)

adjective:  (linguistics, of a word) Having the stress or accent on the penultimate syllable.
noun:  (linguistics) A paroxytone word.
▸ Also see paroxytone


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