In Modern Greek words of more than one syllable, on which syllables can the stress fall?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Only on one of the last three syllables
- Step 1: Greek words carry a stress mark, the tonos. Step 2. The stress can be on the last syllable, the second to last or the third to last, but never earlier. Answer: Only on one of the last three syllables. Why not the others: Only on the very first syllable of the word: Stress is not fixed on the first syllable. On any syllable of the word, as in English: Stress cannot fall earlier than the third syllable from the end. Only on one of the last two syllables: The third syllable from the end is also allowed.
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