Spanish accents or tildes are orthographic marks that usually determine the stress of a word. You will find these accents placed on the five vowels á, é, í, ó, ú. Accent marks are really important in Spanish writing because sometimes two words can be spelled exactly the same, and only the presence of one of these marks will help you differentiate them.

In terms of Spanish sounds, knowing how letters are pronounced in a certain word is just one aspect of mastering pronunciation. Syllable stress is also something you will want to keep an eye out for. Luckily for Spanish learners, the rules for orthographic accents are pretty straightforward and apply to almost every word.

It is important to remember that all Spanish words carry accents, but not all of them are orthographic ones.

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