Which Syllable Is the Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation

question 241

Multiple Choice

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word cardiomegaly (kar-dee-oh-meg-ah-lee) ?

• A)kar
• B)dee
• C)meg
• D)lee

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