Languages: spoken written. Pronunciation: handed down. Accent marks: help us put those pronunciations on paper.
If word ends in: n, s or vowel … Stress is on the second-to-last syllable. Examples: comen, perros, profesora
If word ends in a… consonant (non-vowel) ▪ other than n or s Stress is on the last syllable. Examples: verdad, papel, beber
If the word breaks rule 1, it needs an accent mark. - comí -miércoles -estación
If the word breaks Rule 2, it needs an accent mark. -lápiz-árbol -difícil
When two vowels are together, how do I know what’s a syllable? aire leer vuelo
aeoaeo Two strong vowels together = two syllables caer tarea Strong Vowels
uiui Weak vowels always join other vowels to form one syllable. traigo agua fui
If a word breaks up a dipthong, you need an accent mark. gustaría esquío
Need an accent? celebracion sensativo famoso amor arbol enfasis Answers: celebración sensativo famoso amor árbol énfasis
Distinguish between words that are spelled the same with different meanings. (se, sé) (esta, está) (que, qué)(como,cómo)