Choose the word that has a stress pattern on the first syllables.
A
July
B
literate
C
august
D
oesophagus
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
July → /dʒuˈlaɪ/
literate → /ˈlɪtərət/
august → /ɔːˈɡʌst/
oesophagus → /iːˈsɒfəɡəs/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12397)