Which Syllable Is the Primary Accented Syllable in the Pronunciation

question 231

Multiple Choice

Which syllable is the primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word angioplasty (an-jee-oh-plas-tee) ?

• A)an
• B)jee
• C)plas
• D)tee

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