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#1
March 15, 2016, 02:35 AM
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Países
Does 'país' keep the accent in the plural?
Is the correct word 'países? Many thanks in advance. 
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#2
March 15, 2016, 05:23 AM
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Yes, the accent mark is still needed in the plural.
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March 15, 2016, 04:05 PM
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Thanks so much, Rusty.
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March 15, 2016, 04:20 PM
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The accent there is to break the diphthong; "i" is a "weak" vowel that becomes "strong" with the accent, so it becomes a syllable by itself.
pa·ís pa·í·ses
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