What is an acute accent?
Q: What is an acute accent?
A: An acute accent is a mark in many written languages that is usually added above a vowel to show how to say it.
Q: What else can an acute accent be added to besides vowels?
A: Acute accents are sometimes added to consonants too.
Q: Can an acute accent change the sound of a whole word?
A: Yes, sometimes the acute accent changes the sound of the whole word by giving it stress in a sentence.
Q: What are some of the alphabets that use the acute accent?
A: The acute accent is part of many modern languages that use Latin, Cyrillic, and Greek alphabets.
Q: What are diacritics?
A: Diacritics are similar marks to the acute accent that are used in many languages.
Q: Are acute accents used only in specific regions or countries?
A: No, acute accents are used in many written languages around the world.
Q: Can an acute accent be added to any vowel or consonant?
A: No, an acute accent can only be added to specific vowels or consonants in a language where it is used.
