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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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A syllable that contains a 'strong' vowel like /i:/, /ɜ:/, or /u:/ is likely to be:
Options
A Unstressed.
B Stressed.
Correct Answer
C Reduced.
D Voiceless.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Most syllables which contain ‘strong’ vowels (e.g., /i:/, /з:/, /ɑ:/, /u:/ and /ɔ:/) as well as diphthongs are thus usually stressed.

Hint

These vowels are full and clear, not reduced.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 958 of 1604
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