politicianproof
The word 'politician-proof' is a compound adjective divided into five syllables (po-li-ti-cian-proof). It follows standard English syllabification rules based on vowel-consonant patterns, with primary stress on the second syllable of 'politician' and on 'proof'.
Definitions
- 1
Not susceptible to being deceived or manipulated by politicians; resistant to political influence or schemes.
“The new security system is supposed to be politician-proof.”
“He needed a politician-proof plan to ensure the project's success.”
Stress pattern
Secondary stress on the first syllable of 'politician', primary stress on the second syllable of 'politician' and on 'proof'.
Syllables
po — Open syllable, diphthongized vowel.. li — Closed syllable, unstressed.. ti — Closed syllable, unstressed.. cian — Closed syllable, primary stress.. proof — Closed syllable, primary stress.
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