Schwa sound

Front

What is the schwa sound?

Back

The schwa sound is a vowel sound that is pronounced as a quick, relaxed, and unstressed sound, often represented by the symbol 'ə'.

Front

Which letter combinations can produce the schwa sound?

Back

The schwa sound can be produced by various letter combinations, such as 'a' in 'sofa', 'e' in 'taken', 'i' in 'pencil', 'o' in 'syringe', and 'u' in 'circus'.

Front

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

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No, the schwa sound can occur in different positions within a word, often in unstressed syllables.

Front

Which word has the schwa sound? (Options: track, tuba, add)

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tuba

Front

Which word has the schwa sound? (Options: take, yoga, happy)

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yoga

Front

Which word has the schwa sound? (Options: place, tray, pasta)

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pasta

Front

Which word has the schwa sound? (Options: zebra, ray, wait)

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zebra

Front

Is the schwa a stressed or unstressed syllable?

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The schwa is an unstressed syllable.

Front

Can the schwa sound be found in one-syllable words?

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Typically, the schwa sound is found in multi-syllable words, but it can appear in some one-syllable words when they are pronounced quickly.

Front

What is an example of a word with a schwa sound in the first syllable?

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An example is 'banana', where the first 'a' is pronounced as a schwa.