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GST 111 GST 111 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

How is the word 'responsibility' correctly stressed?
Options
A 'responsibility
B re'sponsibility
C responsi'bility
Correct Answer
D respon'sibility
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The word 'responsibility' is stressed on the fourth syllable. The primary stress falls on the '-bil-' part, so it is pronounced /rɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/, making 'responsi'bility the correct representation.

Hint

Say the word out loud and listen for which syllable is the most prominent.

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