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In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the ...

In each of the following questions, the main/primary stress is indicated by writing the syllable in which it occurs in capital letters. From the words lettered A to D, choose the one that has the correct stress.
EDUCATION
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  • A E-du-ca-tion
  • B E-DU-ca-tion
  • C E-du-CA-tion
  • D E-du-ca-TION
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The correct answer is ‘C’ because the main/primary stress of the word ‘education is on the third syllable. Another thing is that ends in ‘tion’ /’sion’ are stressed on its penultimate (before the last) education/ edju’keijan/

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