Hello all,

I signed up a while ago, but then went off the idea of learning. Recently, though, I purchased some Russian learning software for cheap that I thought would inspire me to dedicate myself a bit more. In any case, it turns out I need to get my grammar up to scratch before I can really use the program, so that's what I've been trying to do.

I did a search for this topic, but only found threads that provided information that was a little too advanced for me. I've got the alphabet pretty well down pat, however, I'm only beginning to learn the rules. I've been going through a grammar site linked to from MasterRussian.com, and have got to this page:

http://www.alphadictionary.com/rusgrammar/pronounc.html

I'm a little confused with the whole voicing/devoicing part. Specifically:
Whenever two or more of the consonants in Table 3 occur within a phonological word (a word or cluster of words sharing a single accent), the final consonant determines the voicing for all. In other words, if the final consonant is voiced, all will be voiced, if the final consonant is voiceless, all will be voiceless.
Can anyone rephrase this sentence? I think I understand what it's saying, but I don't understand how to apply it.

Also, how does one tell where the accent is in a word?

Thanks for help in advance, and hello to you all!