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From: Forum for Physics Educators [mailto:PHYS-L@lists.nau.edu] On
Behalf Of Larry Smith
Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 2:26 PM
To: PHYS-L@lists.nau.edu
Subject: pronunciation of component
What is the correct pronunciation of "component" as in "vector
component",
i.e., which syllable is the most stressed? I've heard both of the first
two syllables receive the stress (from different pronouncers, or in
different circumstances). Short of any real authoritative reply (which
can
be almost impossible in questions of grammar and pronunciation), I'd be
content with a poll of Phys-L'ers.