Concept:Stress is the extra force or emphasis given to a specific syllable when pronouncing a word. In English, the stressed syllable is marked in dictionaries with a raised vertical line [ˈ] before it.
Explanation:The word 'particular' has four syllables: par-ti-cu-lar.
The correct primary stress falls on the second syllable: ti.
This means the word is pronounced as pa-'tic-u-lar.
Option A writes this stress pattern as pa'rticular, which matches the correct pronunciation.
Option B places stress on the first syllable, which is incorrect.
Option C places stress on the third syllable, which is incorrect.
Option D places stress on the fourth syllable, which is incorrect.
Thus, the only option showing stress on the second syllable is option A.
Answer:A. pa'rticular