Identify the word in which primary stress falls on the FIRST syllable (nouns/adjectives):

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. EX-port as a noun

  1. Step 1: In English, two-syllable noun/verb pairs place primary stress on the first syllable for nouns (EX-port) and on the second syllable for verbs (ex-PORT). Answer: EX-port (noun). Why not the others: The other options are verbs stressed on the second syllable.

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