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Which of the following compound words has the primary stress on the second element?

ALifeboat

BSchool-bus

CHerself

DBlackbird

Answer:

C. Herself

Read Explanation:

Compound words ending in –self or –ever (like herself, myself, whatever) receive the primary stress on the second element, unlike others like "school-bus" where the first part is stressed.


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