Concept:The task is to compare the syllable stress of each given word and select the one whose stress pattern differs from that of the other three options.
Explanation:Check where the main stress falls in each word.
A. "lexical" is pronounced /ˈlɛk-sɪ-kəl/, so the stress is on the first syllable.
B. "interview" is pronounced /ˈɪn-tə-vjuː/, so the stress also falls on the first syllable.
C. "cardigan" is pronounced /ˈkɑː-dɪ-ɡən/, and again the first syllable carries the stress.
D. "catharsis" is pronounced /kə-ˈθɑː-sɪs/, which places the stress on the second syllable instead.
Since words A, B, and C all share stress on the first syllable, only D breaks this pattern by stressing the second syllable.
Answer:D. catharsis