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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

Question

The syllable in a word which has a vowel quality usually attracts stress.
Options
A high
B strong
Correct Answer
C round
D close
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Stress naturally falls on syllables containing a 'strong' or full vowel quality. Syllables with weak vowels (like the schwa /ə/) do not attract primary stress.

Hint

Full vowels are sometimes called this.

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