Concept:In English pronunciation, the correct stress pattern of a word is shown by marking the syllable that receives the strongest emphasis.Explanation:The word "apathetic" has four syllables: ap-a-thet-ic.The primary stress falls on the third syllable, which is "thet".So the correct pattern is ap-a-THET-ic.This pattern is correctly written in option B.Answer:B. ap-a-THET-ic