Choose the word that from the other three in the position of primary stress: equipment, sympathy, poverty, character

  • Question:

    Choose the word that from the other three in the position of primary stress: equipment, sympathy, poverty, character


    • A.
      equipment

    • B.
      sympathy

    • C.
      poverty

    • D.
      character

    Reference explanation:

    Correct answer: A

    Answer A puts stress on the second syllable, the rest on the first syllable

    A. equipment /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/ (n): equipment, equipment

    B. sympathy /ˈsɪmpəθi/ (n): sympathy, sympathy

    C. poverty /ˈpɒvəti/ (n): poverty, poverty

    D. character /ˈkærəktə(r)/ (n): personality, characteristics

    ADSENSE

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