Incorrect: I object to and rebel against homogeneous methods of accenting words. Correct: I object to and rebel against homogeneous methods of accenting words. As these examples show, learning how to properly accent words is an important part of learning any language. The sounds and rhythms of language help us understand—and even provide windows into—what the author is saying. Sometimes we unintentionally use similar-sounding words when thinking about or even avoiding particular words. It is impossible