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Basics of Greek Accents by John A. L. Lee is a compact, student-friendly, and practical guide to accents for students of both classical and biblical Greek. In eight simple lessons students will learn the basics of ancient Greek accentuation. Ideal for beginners who are just learning the language or for intermediate students who have learned some Greek but are unsure of their accents, this handy...

Accent marks. The accent marks are three in number. They are used in different ways, according to the syllable on which they can appear and the length of the vowel. • Acute (ά) can be on the last, second-last, or third-last syllable, and on a long or short vowel. Examples: θεός, λόγος, ἀπόστολος, προφήτης, θεοί • Circumflex (ᾶ) can be on the last or second-last syllable, but only on a long vowel. Examples: καλῶς, δοῦλος • Grave (ὰ) can only be on the last syllable, and may be on a long or short vowel.

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