grasrotkandidat
Syllables
gra-srot-kan-di-dat
Pronunciation
/ˈɡrɑːsˌɾuːtkanːdiːdat/
Stress
10001
Morphemes
grasrot, kandi + dat
The word 'grasrotkandidat' is divided into five syllables (gra-srot-kan-di-dat) based on maximizing onsets and adhering to CV/CVC syllable structures. Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It's a compound noun meaning 'grassroots candidate'.
Definitions
- 1
A candidate who has strong support from the general public or the base level of an organization.
Grassroots candidate
“Hun er en ekte grasrotkandidat.”
“Partiet satser på en grasrotkandidat for å nå ut til velgerne.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('kan').
Syllables
gra — Open syllable, CV structure.. srot — Closed syllable, CVC structure.. kan — Open syllable, CV structure, long vowel.. di — Open syllable, CV structure, long vowel.. dat — Closed syllable, CVC structure.
Word Parts
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CV/CVC Structure
Syllables generally follow a Consonant-Vowel (CV) or Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC) pattern.
- Regional variations in 'r' pronunciation might affect perceived syllable boundaries, but not the core syllabification.
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