Which Syllable Is Emphasized When Pronouncing the Word Arthroscope

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which syllable is emphasized when pronouncing the word arthroscope?

• A)AR-throh-skohp (first syllable)
• B)ar-THROH-skohp (second syllable)
• C)ar-throh-SKOHP (last syllable) AR-throh-skohp.In most words, the emphasis usually falls on the third-to-last syllable.

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