Accents on Commands

Question

Hi, I tried asking this question in another post but for some reason I can't access that post.

Does anyone know of a rule or tip(s) for putting accents on affirmative commands with pronouns? I read somewhere that if the command (with pronouns) has 3 or more syllables, you count back and place an accent on the third syllable. Is this right? I know that I should look at the command before adding pronouns and see where the stress is and place the accent there, but sometimes I'm not sure where the stress is. Thanks!

Answer 1

Perhaps these will help.

accents

accent marks

Answer 2

Your counting back method seems confusing, so just remember that a command will always be emphasized on the verb itself.

Hazlo .... do it

Házmelo .... do it for me

Háztemelo .... do it to/for yourself for me

Also note that a personal pronoun in a similar phrase doesn´t necessarily mean to/for a person, but that a person is affected by the action.

Thanks Julian. :) - rac1, Apr 29, 2015