firstpastthepost
The word 'first-past-the-post' is divided into four syllables: first-past-the-post. Primary stress falls on 'first'. Syllabification follows standard English CVC and VC rules, with consideration for the compound adjective structure.
Definitions
- 1
An electoral system in which the candidate who receives the most votes in each constituency wins the seat, regardless of their overall percentage of the national vote.
“The UK operates a first-past-the-post electoral system.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the first syllable ('first'). Secondary stress on 'post'.
Syllables
first — Closed syllable, CVC structure, primary stress.. past — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. the — Open syllable, VC structure, schwa sound.. post — Open syllable, VCC structure, diphthong.
Word Parts
CVC Syllable Division
Consonant-Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
VC Syllable Division
Vowel-Consonant sequences are typically divided into separate syllables.
Open Syllable Division
Syllables ending in a vowel sound are considered open syllables.
- Hyphenated compound adjective; semantic unity suggests integrated analysis.
- Regional vowel variations may occur but do not alter syllabification.
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