Question:
Choose the word that from the other three in the position of primary stress: beautifully, differently, dedicated, acceptable
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A.
beautifully -
B.
different -
C.
dedicated -
D.
acceptable
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer: EASY
A. Beautifully /ˈbjuːtɪfli/ (adv): beautiful, nice
B. Differently /ˈdɪfrəntli/ (adv): different
C. Dedicated /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/ (adj): devoted, wholeheartedly
D. Acceptable /əkˈseptəbl/ (adj): acceptable
Answer D emphasizes sound 2; the remaining answers press the sound 1
Choose answer D.
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