This is an absolute newbie question, so bear with me if it seems completely rediculous....
Is it really necessary to memorize the long vowels/accents? The only place, up to the point to which I've studied, where I see it necessary is the abalative singular. But is it okay to neglect learning them when memorizing new vocab, etc.?
Thanks, and I apologize in advance if the question seems rediculous
Long vowels/accents -- important?
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I strongly advise against neglecting the accent rules and vowel lengths. If you just take the time to memorize the accent rules, they will apply to virtually every word and it is really not that hard compared to other languages. The vowel lengths are a little less standardized, but if you want any degree of accuracy in speaking Latin, you should speak it as the Romans did.
flebile nescio quid queritur lyra, flebile lingua murmurat exanimis, respondent flebile ripae