Here's what you need to understand:
* Pitch accent is a change in the tone of a syllable to signal its importance. In Tagalog, there are two main pitch accents:
* High pitch: The syllable with the high pitch accent is pronounced with a higher tone.
* Low pitch: The syllable with the low pitch accent is pronounced with a lower tone.
* Word stress is not always present in Tagalog, and when it is, it can be subtle.
How to identify the pitch accent in Tagalog:
1. Listen carefully: The best way to learn the pitch accent of a word is to listen to native speakers. Pay attention to the tone of the syllables.
2. Pay attention to the word endings: The ending of a word can sometimes indicate the pitch accent. For example, words ending in "-an" often have a high pitch on the penultimate syllable.
3. Consult a dictionary: Tagalog dictionaries often indicate the pitch accent of words. Look for symbols like "á" (high pitch) and "à" (low pitch).
Here are some examples:
* "báhay" (house): The high pitch accent is on the first syllable, "bá".
* "kàin" (eat): The low pitch accent is on the first syllable, "kà".
* "talàga" (really): The high pitch accent is on the second syllable, "là".
It's important to note that pitch accent can be influenced by the context of the sentence, so it's important to listen to native speakers and pay attention to the nuances of the language.