In Spanish phonology and accentuation, which word is an 'esdrújula' and must always carry a written accent (tilde)?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Teléfono
Analysis: 'Teléfono' has its tonic stress on the antepenultimate syllable (te-LÉ-fo-no), making it an esdrújula, which in Spanish orthography always requires a written accent mark. Answer: Teléfono. Why not the others: 'Canción' is an aguda ending in -n; 'Difícil' is a llana ending in a consonant other than -n or -s; 'Reloj' is an aguda ending in -j without an accent.
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