Which Syllable Is the Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation

question 497

Multiple Choice

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word auscultation (aws-kul-tay-shun) ?

• A)aws
• B)kul
• C)tay
• D)shun

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Definitions:

Accounts

Financial records that track the financial transactions and positions of a business, including assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.

Balances

The amount of money or value remaining in financial accounts, such as in banking or accounting.

December 31

The last day of the year, commonly used as a cutoff date for accounting and financial reporting purposes.

Reported

Refers to the provision of formal statements or accounts of financial activities or conditions.