Expertlatin
- How do you do Greek accents?
- Can I get by speaking English in Greece?
- Do Greeks speak with an accent?
- What type of accent did Greek use?
How do you do Greek accents?
Placement of the Accent Marks: The Basic Rules
The circumflex accent may appear over either of the last two syllables if the final syllable is short. If the last syllable has a long vowel, however, the circumflex may only appear over the final syllable. The grave accent may appear only over the last syllable.
Can I get by speaking English in Greece?
English is very widely spoken in Greece, especially in the most touristy parts of the city. Most Greeks working either in hotels, restaurants or in shops will have no difficulty communicating with English-speakers.
Do Greeks speak with an accent?
Do Greeks have accents when speaking English? Yes, unless they were exposed to natively spoken English from a young age. The sound system of Greek is very different from that of English.
What type of accent did Greek use?
Ancient Greek had a tonal or pitch accent, not a stress accent such as is found in Latin, English, and many European languages. including Modern Greek. The accent of a word or phrase consisted in a raising of the pitch of the voice at the accented syllable.
