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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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According to Roach, which of the following is NOT one of the four factors that the prominence of a syllable depends on?
Options
A Loudness.
B Length.
C Pitch.
D Place of articulation.
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to Roach, the prominence of a syllable depends on four factors: loudness, length, pitch and quality.

Hint

Place of articulation is a parameter for describing consonants, not syllable prominence.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 956 of 1604
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