Accents Flashcards
1
Q
Long vowls and diphthongs
A
All diphthongs (except αι / οι when at end of word)
Always: η,ω
Sometimes: α, ι, υ
2
Q
If the ultima of a word is short,
A
1) Antepenult = Acute
2) short penult = acute
3) Long penult = circumflex
4) Short ultima = grave or acute
3
Q
Possible accents when the ultima is long.
A
1) The antepenult cannot be accented
2) the stress must be either on the ultima or on the penult
3) If the penult is accented, it must be acute
4) A an acute or circumflex can be on the ultima