Choose the appropriate stress pattern from the options. The syllables are written in capital letters.
xenophobia?
A
XEnophobia
B
xeNOphobia
C
xenoPHObia
D
xenophoBIA
Verified Correct Answer: C.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The stress pattern of a word is the way all the syllables are stressed in it. The word ''xenophobia'' is stressed on the third syllable. When pronouncing the word, the ''pho'' is more audible and pronounced than the other syllables. Option C is the correct option, hence we have,
xe-no-PHO-bia
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12401)