Concept:Stress pattern refers to the syllable in a word that is pronounced with greater emphasis or force.
Explanation:The stressed syllable is shown in capital letters.
A. neglect → ne-GLECT (stress on the second syllable)
B. direct → di-RECT (stress on the second syllable)
C. respond → re-SPOND (stress on the second syllable)
D. credit → CRE-dit (stress on the first syllable)
Three of the words carry stress on the second syllable, while only "credit" carries stress on the first syllable.
So "credit" has a different stress pattern from the others.
Answer:D. credit