Question

transcribe the following words using phonetic symbols. Also indicate primary stress: i.strength ii.illustrate iii.distinction iv.slavery v.historical vi.pumpkin vii.shield viii.doubt ix.Oxford x.theatre

Answer 1

Strength       -  /'streŋθ/
illustrate       -  /'ɪləstreɪt/
distinction   -  /dɪ'stɪŋkʃən/
slavery        -  there is no form
historical   -    /hɪ'stɒrɪkəl/
pumpkin    -  there is no form
shield         -/'ʃi:ld/
doubt         -  /'daʊt/
oxford     -  /'ɒksfəd/
theatre       - /'θɪətə/