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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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What are the three levels or degrees of stress recognised in English polysyllabic words?
Options
A High, mid, and low.
B Primary, secondary, and tertiary.
C Primary, secondary, and zero stress.
Correct Answer
D Tonic, pre-tonic, and post-tonic.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Three levels or degrees of stress are recognised in English polysyllabic words. They are: primary stress, secondary stress and zero stress.

Hint

Zero stress refers to unstressed syllables.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 960 of 1604
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