bilateral — choose the one that has the correct stress as the word given below

Analyze the question: The word "bilateral" is in the question, and we need to find the option that shows its correct stress pattern. This tests word stress (the syllable said with the most force).

Concept: "Bilateral" has four syllables: bi-la-te-ral. It is pronounced /baɪˈlætərəl/. The stress falls on the second syllable, "la", which is the same pattern as in "unilateral" (/ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/) and "multilateral" (/ˌmʌltiˈlætərəl/).

Step by step:

1. Break the word into syllables: bi | la | te | ral
2. Check the dictionary pronunciation: /baɪ-ˈLÆ-tə-rəl/
3. The primary stress is on the second syllable, "la" (it carries the strong vowel /æ/).
4. Check the options: • A. BI-la-te-ral: stress on the 1st syllable. Wrong. • B. bi-La-te-ral: stress on the 2nd syllable. Correct. • C. bi-la-TE-ral: stress on the 3rd syllable. Wrong. • D. bi-la-te-RAL: stress on the 4th syllable. Wrong.

**Answer: B.

Tip: Words ending in "-lateral" (bilateral, unilateral, trilateral, multilateral) usually take the stress on the "LAT" syllable. The prefix "bi-" is a light, unstressed syllable here. Remember "lateral" as "LAT-eral", and the stress stays on that syllable when you add the prefix.