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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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What does the formula 'C0-3VC0-4' represent?
Options
A The number of syllables in a word.
B The structure of the English syllable.
Correct Answer
C The stress pattern of a word.
D The intonation pattern of an utterance.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The structure of the English syllable is summarised in the formula: C0-3VC0-4, where C stands for consonant and V stands for vowel.

Hint

This formula shows that a syllable can have up to three consonants before the vowel and up to four after it.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 947 of 1604
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