Concept:Stress pattern refers to which syllable is emphasized when a word is pronounced.
Explanation:Compare the stressed syllable in each given word.
A. de-
CI-sion: the stress falls on the second syllable.
B. in-
CUR-sion: the stress falls on the second syllable.
C. mu-
TA-tion: the stress falls on the second syllable.
D.
MO-tion-less: the stress falls on the first syllable.
Options A, B, and C all have the same stress pattern, with emphasis on the second syllable.
Option D is different because its emphasis is on the first syllable.
Answer:D. motionless