Concept:Stress pattern refers to the syllable in a word that is pronounced with greater emphasis.
Explanation:Analyse the stress position in each option.
A. galley → stress on the first syllable: GAL-ley.
B. hamlet → stress on the first syllable: HAM-let.
C. hotel → stress on the second syllable: ho-TEL.
D. madam → stress on the first syllable: MAD-am.
Words A, B and D follow the same pattern with stress on the first syllable.
Only C places stress on the final syllable.
Answer:C. hotel