The primary accented syllable in the pronunciation of the medical word carcinogen (kar-sin-oh-jen) is ________
A) kar
B) sin
C) oh
D) jen
B
Explanation: A) This is not the primary accented syllable.
B) Correct! (kar-SIN-oh-jen)
C) This is not the primary accented syllable.
D) This is not the primary accented syllable.
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