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JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 52

Question 52

Word Stress

Choose the option that has the same stress pattern as the given word: dovetail

  1. A.proviso
  2. B.simplicity
  3. C.jargon
  4. D.psychiatry
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Answer: C (jargon)

Explanation

DOVE-tail and JAR-gon are both stressed on the first syllable.