ENGLISH
JAMB 2024 - Question 45
English 2024 JAMB Past Questions - Question 45: characterize
In each of questions Identify the syllable that carries the primary stress in the given word.
A:
B:
C:
D:
Correct Answer
B
Explanation
In the word “characterize,” the stress typically falls on the second syllable “AC,” which is a common pattern
for verbs derived from nouns like “character.” The word “character” has its primary stress on the first syllable “CHAR.” However, when it is turned into the verb “characterize,” the stress shifts to the second syllable “AC.”