Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word. downtrodden?

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English Language JAMB 2005

Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word.

downtrodden?

  • downgrading
  • prescribing
  • functional checkmark
  • internal

The correct answer is: C

Explanation

downGRAding

preSCRIbing

FUNCtional

inTERnal

Downtrodden has its stress on the first syllable. However, Option A (Downgrading) can also have its stress on the first syllable according to the Oxford Dictionary making Option C the safest option.

 

 

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