Which of the following words has its stress on the second syllable?
AMARket
BreCORD (verb)CORRECT
CTAble
DPENcil
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
The verb 'record' is stressed on the second syllable: re-CORD. This contrasts with the noun 'REcord', which is stressed on the first syllable. Options A, C, and D all carry stress on the first syllable.
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