Answer to Question #206409 in English for Man boob

Question

Read the sentence below, paying particular attention to the underlined words. Which syllable of the underlined words carry the primary stress? Give a reason for the stress placement you have provided for each word.

Answer 1

The faction agreed to (a) second the motion of impeachment at the...

Here you stress the second part of the word. That is second. This is because it has been used as a verb, the stress is on the second syllable.

(b) second parliamentary session.

Here you stress the first part of the word. That is second. This is because it has been used as a noun, the stress is on the first syllable.