Identifying Tonic Syllables in Spanish

The video tutorial explains the concept of syllable tonic, which is the syllable in a word that is pronounced with more emphasis. It highlights the importance of identifying the syllable tonic for correct pronunciation and provides a step-by-step guide to finding it. The tutorial includes examples and exercises to practice identifying syllable tonics in various words, emphasizing the impact of correct pronunciation on meaning. The video concludes with suggestions for further practice and hints at future lessons on accentuation.

What is the term for the syllable that is pronounced with more emphasis in a word?

• Sílaba fuerte

• Sílaba neutra

• Sílaba tónica

• Sílaba átona

Why is it important to identify the tonic syllable in a word?

• To write the word in cursive

• To spell the word correctly

• To understand the word's meaning

• To pronounce the word correctly

What is the first step in identifying the tonic syllable of a word?

• Listen to someone else say the word

• Write the word down

• Separate the word into syllables

• Say the word in different ways

In the word 'tenedor', which syllable is the tonic syllable?

• te

• None of the above

• ne

• dor

Which of the following pronunciations of 'ánimo' is correct when referring to the sentence 'Qué buen ánimo tiene el profesor'?

• a-ni-mó

• a-ní-mo

• a-ni-mo

• á-ni-mo

What does the word 'ánimo' mean in the sentence 'Todavía no me animo a entrar al equipo'?

• Motivate

• Cheer up

• Encourage

• Spirit

How many syllables does the word 'canción' have?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Which pronunciation of 'entrevista' is correct?

• en-tre-vis-ta

• en-tre-vis-ta

• en-tre-vis-ta

• en-tre-vis-ta

In the word 'lapicero', which syllable is the tonic syllable?

• ro

• ce

• pi

• la

How many syllables does the name 'Rogelio' have?

• Three

• Two

• Four

• One