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GST 111 English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3 Objective Question
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Most compound nouns in English, particularly those combining two nouns, have primary stress on which element?
Options
A The second element.
B The first element.
Correct Answer
C Both elements equally.
D The element with more syllables.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Most compound nouns in English, particularly those which are a combination of two nouns, have primary stress on the first element. Examples: handbag, guest house.

Hint

Think of 'BOOKshelf' or 'FLOWer-pot'.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: English Suprasegmentals: Syllable, Stress, and Intonation SN-3
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 969 of 1604
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