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Which syllable is stressed in the word 'photographic'?

Question number 49 to 70 Read and answer the questions appropriately.

Afirst

Bsecond

Cthird

Dfourth

Answer:

C. third

Read Explanation:

The word photographic is pronounced:

pho-to-GRAPH-ic /ˌfəʊ.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

The primary stress falls on the third syllable: GRAPH.

  • 1st syllable → pho

  • 2nd syllable → to

  • 3rd syllable → GRAPH

  • 4th syllable → ic


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