This is the truth behind the trick for classifying words according to their stress, a spelling fact that we should all know!
A spelling trick to determine if a word is esdrújula, serious or acute…
As explained in the viral trill, it would suffice to write “E”, “G” and “A” above each syllable of the word; then, where the accent falls, indicate what type of word it is, taking care that the A remains on the last syllable.
What do the experts say about this trick and the classification of words according to their accent?
this trick does not take into account the rules of accentuationwhich help to understand Spanish grammar, something super important for anyone.
That is why the Vibra decided ask the experts at FUNDÉU your opinion about it:
“It can be used to determine if a word is acute, serious or esdrújula, but for accentuation it is essential to follow the general rules, based precisely on these characteristics.”
they answered us
In conclusion, it is not enough to apply this trick, you have to understand the rules of accentuation, and we explain them below!
Sharp words
It has an accent on the last syllable, and they are marked with a tilde if they end in a VOCAL, N or S.
Bass or flat
They have an accent on the penultimate syllable. They are marked with a tilde when they do NOT end in a VOCAL, N or S.
Esdrújulas
They have an accent mark on the antepenultimate syllable…
sobresdrújulas
They have an accent in a syllable before the antepenultimate…
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With information from: Spelling of the Spanish Language of the RAE, Fundeu and TKM world