Identify the word that has a different stress pattern from the others.
A
integral
B
intimate
C
discourse
D
accelerate
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
IN-te-gral - /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl/
IN-ti-mate - /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/
DIS-course - /ˈdɪs.kɔːs/
ac-CE-le-rate - /əkˈsel.ə.reɪt/
Words that end with "ate' are stressed on the third syllable from the last.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11294)