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If the word ends in a vowel, n, or s, which syllable is the sílaba tónica?
If the word ends in a vowel, n, or s, which syllable is the sílaba tónica?
- First syllable
- Second to last syllable (correct)
- Third syllable
- Last syllable
If the word ends in a consonant (not n or s), which syllable is the sílaba tónica?
If the word ends in a consonant (not n or s), which syllable is the sílaba tónica?
- First syllable
- Last syllable (correct)
- Third syllable
- Second to last syllable
What happens to words that do not conform to the first two rules regarding sílaba tónica?
What happens to words that do not conform to the first two rules regarding sílaba tónica?
They have an accent.
Which of the following words needs an accent according to the rules?
Which of the following words needs an accent according to the rules?
The words 'te' and __ have different meanings depending on the presence of an accent.
The words 'te' and __ have different meanings depending on the presence of an accent.
The words 'tu' and __ can have different meanings based on the accent.
The words 'tu' and __ can have different meanings based on the accent.
The words 'mi' and __ are differentiated by the accent.
The words 'mi' and __ are differentiated by the accent.
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Study Notes
Sílaba Tónica Rules in Spanish
- The penultimate syllable is stressed in words ending with a vowel, 'n', or 's'.
- For words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's', the last syllable is stressed.
- If the word does not follow the first two rules, an accent mark is required to indicate the stressed syllable.
- Examples of exceptions include:
- “sílaba” has emphasis on the first syllable, needing an accent on the 'i'.
- “difícil”, “lápiz”, and “lápices” also require accents due to their stress patterns.
- Certain words change meaning with or without an accent, e.g.:
- “te” (you) vs. “té” (tea)
- “tu” (your) vs. “tú” (you)
- “mi” (my) vs. “mí” (me)
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