Choose the word that has a different stress pattern

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2019 Subject: English Language

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Choose the word that has a different stress pattern
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The word that has a different stress pattern is "convivial." In the words "calendar," "aloud," and "mechanic," the stress is placed on the first syllable. However, in the word "convivial," the stress is placed on the second syllable. This is what makes the word different in terms of its stress pattern compared to the other options.
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