In dictionaries, a stressed syllable is typically indicated by a bold mark (ˈ) placed before the stressed syllable in the phonetic transcription. For example, in the word "photo," it might be represented as /ˈfoʊ.toʊ/, indicating that the first syllable "fo" is stressed. The actual representation can vary slightly depending on the dictionary, but the use of a preceding vertical line or apostrophe is common.
Which symbol in the dictionary shows a stressed syllable?
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