Question Detail

GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
Take CBT

Question

Which theory of syllable description claims that a syllable is the most prominent, relatively loudest sound in a phonetic environment?
Options
A The Chest Pulse Theory.
B The Prominence Theory.
Correct Answer
C The Onset-Rhyme Theory.
D The Moraic Theory.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The Prominence Theory claims that the syllable is the most prominent, relatively loudest or most sonorous sound in a phonetic environment.

Hint

This theory focuses on how a syllable stands out from its neighbours.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 943 of 1604
Previous Course Details Next