Accent Rules in Spanish How are words pronounced

Accent Rules in Spanish

How are words pronounced in Spanish? There are 2 rules: o 1) When a word ends in a vowel, n or s the verbal stress is placed on the second to last syllable. So when you say the word you hear the second to last syllable. n o Example: trabajo / nosotros / hablan 2) When a word ends in a consonant (other than n/s) you stress the last syllable n Example: trabajar / azul

So what is an accent mark used for? o o o It’s simple! An accent mark rule is used to say “break the rule!” Ex: examen – rule #1 examenes – following rule #1 we are completely changing the way this word is pronounced. So what happens? An accent mark is added so you break the rule and say it the right way! exámenes

Rule 1: vowel, n, s – second to last syllable. Rule 2: consonant- last syllable o o o o joven jóvenes autobús autobuses (no longer needed) lápiz lápices rule doesn’t work either time Estoy comprando la blusa. Estoy comprándola.

Rule 1: vowel, n, s – second to last syllable. Rule 2: consonant- last syllable o o So what does this mean for pronouns? Tengo que comprar la blusa para mi madre. Tengo que comprarla para mi madre. (rule switches…no problem) Tengo que comprársela. n Whenever you add two syllables to an infinitive the vowel of the infinitive is always accented.

Rule 1: vowel, n, s – second to last syllable. Rule 2: consonant- last syllable o o o So what does this mean for commands? ¡Haz la tarea! ¡Hazla! ¡Come la pizza! ¡Cómela!