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

In words like 'millionaire' /ˌmɪljəˈneə/, what kind of stress is on the first syllable?
Options
A Primary stress.
B Zero stress.
C Secondary stress.
Correct Answer
D No stress.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In 'millionaire', the first syllable /ˌmɪl/ has secondary stress, which is weaker than primary stress but stronger than an unstressed syllable.

Hint

It is marked with a subscript line (ˌ) before the syllable.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 962 of 1604
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