Identify the option in which the primary stress of the word **satisfactory** is placed on … — JAMB UTME

Identify the option in which the primary stress of the word satisfactory is placed on the correct syllable.

The correct stress pattern for the word is 'sat-is-FAC-to-ry', with primary stress on the third syllable.

The five-syllable adjective 'satisfactory' has its primary stress on the third syllable ('FAC'), giving the pronunciation sat-is-FAC-to-ry.

Divide the word 'satisfactory' into its five constituent syllables.

sat - is - fac - to - ry

Syllabification isolates potential stress placement targets.

Apply English suffix stress rules for words ending in '-tory'.

Primary stress falls on the syllable preceding the suffix area, specifically the antepenultimate accent point 'FAC'.

Adjectives derived with suffix patterns like '-tory' regularly place primary stress on the antepenultimate syllable relative to the ending.

Polysyllabic Word Stress Rules for Suffixes

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