Correct option is D
The stress falls on the second syllable of
about (/əˈbaʊt/). In English, two-syllable prepositions, adverbs, or verbs like "about" often have stress on the second syllable.
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1. Stress placement is essential for accurate pronunciation and comprehension.
2. Words like "about" follow a natural rhythm where the stress lies on the second syllable.
3. Incorrect stress alters meaning or makes speech unintelligible in spoken English.
4. Stress rules vary based on word type (noun, verb, etc.), adding complexity to English phonology.
Additional Information:
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(a) baggage: Stress falls on the first syllable (/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/).
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(b) captain: Stress falls on the first syllable (/ˈkæptɪn/).
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(c) dentist: Stress falls on the first syllable (/ˈdɛntɪst/).