Asked by Makayla

If the word is a two-syllable word ending in a short vowel + consonant pattern, double the final consonant if the second syllable of the word gets the accent.

acceptance alliance attendance condense condolence
conference defense existence expense experience
grievance immense intelligence intense interference
nonsense occurrence perseverance remembrance repentance
resemblance resistance superintendence vengeance vigilance
Which spelling word results from the use of this rule?

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
occurrence

Explanation: The base verb occur is two syllables (oc-cur), ends in a short vowel + consonant (u + r) and is stressed on the second syllable, so the final consonant is doubled when forming occurrence.