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GST 111 Likely Exam Questions GST 111 Objective Question

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________ , according to experts, produces the strongest effect on stress placement than all the other features.
Options
A pitch
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B length
C vowel quality
D loudness
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Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While loudness, length, and vowel quality contribute to stress, experts agree that pitch (change in tone or musical note) is the most powerful perceptual cue for identifying a stressed syllable in English.

Hint

Which feature is about the high or low tone of your voice?

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