Concept:Identifying which syllable carries the main stress in the word "parochial".Explanation:The word "parochial" is pronounced with four syllables: pa-ro-chi-al.Its dictionary pronunciation is /pəˈroʊkiəl/.The strongest or primary stress falls on the second syllable, which is "RO".Hence, the correct stress pattern is written as pa-RO-chi-al.Answer:B. pa-RO-chi-al