Question:
Choose the word that from the other three in the position of primary stress: altitude, stimulate, company, decision
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A.
altitude -
B.
stimulate -
C.
company -
D.
decision
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer: EASY
Knowledge: Stress from 3 syllables
Explain:
A. altitude /ˈæltɪtjuːd/
B. stimulate /ˈstɪmjuleɪt/
C. company /ˈkʌmpəni/
D. decision /dɪˈsɪʒn/
Rule:
– Words ending in “-ion” have stress on the syllable immediately preceding it.
– Words ending in “-ate” have stress on the syllable that comes from this ending.
The stress in answer D falls on the 1st sound, the rest is on the 2nd sound.
Choose EASY
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