Read the dictionary entry.

widow (wid´ō), n. a woman who has outlived her husband.

What does the symbol (´) indicate?

the syllable most emphasized

the o is a short vowel

the syllable least emphasized

the o is a long vowel
a b c d

1 answer

The symbol (´) indicates:

the syllable most emphasized

So the correct answer is:
a) the syllable most emphasized