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Consider the English word record:ˈrecord (noun) reˈcord (verb)The difference in stress ...

Consider the English word record:


ˈrecord (noun)

reˈcord (verb)


The difference in stress placement shows the relationship between lexical stress and grammatical category. Based on this, choose the correct option:


A

The position of lexical stress does not change the grammatical category of the word, only its pronunciation


B

Lexical stress in noun-verb pairs is not relevant for the listener’s understanding


C

The verb and the noun are always pronounced with the same stress, regardless of context


D

The position of lexical stress changes the grammatical category of the word, distinguishing a noun from a verb.


E

Lexical stress is optional and has no semantic function in English.