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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

A vertical superscript mark placed before a syllable in a word marks that syllable as
Options
A optional
B open
C stressed
Correct Answer
D silent
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In phonetic transcription, a vertical superscript mark (ˈ) placed before a syllable indicates that the syllable is stressed.

Hint

This mark shows which part of the word is pronounced with more emphasis.

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