Schwa Sound

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What is the schwa sound?

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The schwa sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced in an unstressed manner, often represented by the symbol 'ə'.

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Which syllable is the schwa sound found in?

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The schwa sound is found in unstressed syllables.

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Can you give an example of a word with a schwa sound?

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Yes, the word 'circus' has a schwa sound in the first syllable.

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What is the symbol for the schwa sound?

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The symbol for the schwa sound is 'ə'.

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In which word does the schwa sound appear: 'under', 'life', 'late', or 'over'?

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The schwa sound appears in the word 'under'.

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Is the schwa sound always in the same position in a word?

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No, the schwa sound can appear in different positions depending on the word.

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What type of syllable is the schwa sound usually found in?

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The schwa sound is usually found in unstressed syllables.

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Which of the following words contains a schwa sound: 'above', 'rain', 'rice', or 'pine'?

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The word 'above' contains a schwa sound.

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What does it mean if a syllable is unstressed?

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An unstressed syllable is pronounced with less emphasis than stressed syllables.

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Can the schwa sound be represented by different letters?

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Yes, the schwa sound can be represented by different letters, such as 'a', 'e', 'i', 'o', or 'u' in different words.

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CCSS.RF.2.3E

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