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Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as given word. ENORMOUS?

Select the word that has the same pattern of stress as given word.
ENORMOUS?

  • A.
    interest
  • B.
    solution
  • C.
    stupidly
  • D.
    character
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

The stress pattern of a word is the way all the syllables are stressed in it. There can be main and secondary stress, or unstressed sounds. 

The word SO-LU-TION has the same stress pattern as E-nor-mous as they are both stressed on the second syllable.