Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options. The stressed syllable are written in capital letters(s).
satisfactory?
A
satisfacTORY
B
saTISfactory
C
SATisfactory
D
satisFACtory
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In pronouncing the word satisfactory, the third syllable is more pronounced than the rest. Hence we have
sa-tis-FAC-to-ry
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #12615)