Pronunciation rules editForeword : This lesson does not treat of exceptions. Please refer to the next lesson on pronunciation for a full explanation including exceptions. Pouezh mouezh / Accentuation editAccentuation is strong in Breton. Accentuation may vary :
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Polysyllabic words editAccentuation is on the penultimate syllable. |
Monosyllabic words editMonosyllabic words alone editMonosyllabic words alone are accentuated. Name with a short adjective editIn the case of a monosyllabic name with a short adjective (no more than 2 syllables), the adjective is accentuated . Name with a long adjective editIn the case of a monosyllabic name with a long adjective (3 syllables or more), the name is accentuated . |
Exceptions editThe exceptions are not treated in this lesson. Please refer to the next lesson on pronunciation for a description of exceptions. |