Question

In the word "examination," which syllable carries the primary accent?

• A. First
• B. Second
• C. Fourth
• D. Fifth

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Fourth

In "examination" /ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/, the fourth syllable (/neɪ/) has the primary stress (ˈ), and the second syllable (/zæ/) has the secondary stress (ˌ).