Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the synonyms of the words written in bold letters.

In 'today' the accent is on the second syllable.

  1. insulted

  2. misuse

  3. stress

  4. emphasis

  5. obliged
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of pronunciation, 'accent' refers to stress or emphasis placed on a particular syllable when speaking a word. 'Stress' is the correct synonym - the stress in 'today' falls on the second syllable.

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