Question:
Choose the word that from the other three in the position of primary stress: frightening, prosperous, confident, essential
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer: EASY
Explain:
A. frightening /ˈfraɪ.tən.ɪŋ/ (adj): full of fear
B. prosperous /ˈprɒs.pər.əs/ (adj): prosperous, prosperous
C. confident /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/ (adj): confident
D. essential /ɪˈsen.ʃəl/ (adj): necessary, essential
Answer D has stress on the second syllable, the rest of the answers have stress on the first syllable.
→ Choose the EASY answer
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